The average train between Perth and Bolton takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Perth and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Bolton station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Perth to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Perth to Bolton train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Bolton is 319.1 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Bolton via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 4h 53m.