Stirling to Bolton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Stirling and Bolton takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Stirling 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.

3h 52m
Duration: 244 mi
Distance: £107
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Stirling to Bolton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Stirling and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stirling is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 31, 2026

7:21 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 3:05 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 1, 2026

5:21 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:29 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 3:05 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 2, 2026

9:10 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
1:26 PM → 5:05 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 7:05 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 3, 2026

7:21 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 3:05 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 4, 2026

7:21 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 3:05 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 5, 2026

7:21 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 3:05 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

7:21 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 3:05 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 5:05 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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