What is the cheapest way to get from Bolton to Perth?

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Perth is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolton to Perth?

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Perth is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Perth. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Perth via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Bolton to Perth?

The distance between Bolton and Perth is 267 miles. The road distance is 241.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bolton to Perth without a car?

The best way to get from Bolton to Perth without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs £85 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Bolton to Perth?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Bolton to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Perth train from?

Bolton to Perth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Bolton station.

Where does the Bolton to Perth train arrive?

Bolton to Perth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Perth is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Bolton to Perth.

How do I get a train ticket from Bolton to Perth?

Book your Bolton to Perth train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 566+ hotels available in Perth.

Bolton to Perth - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Bolton to Perth by train, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
5h 1m
£87–172
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 20m
£54–176
Drive 239.9 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Perthcar 239.9 mi
4h 13m
£59–85
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
5h 47m
£87–179
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 19m
£72–134
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain
6h 5m
£112–287
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
7h
£68–179
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
6h 57m
£93–223

Bolton to Perth by train

42Weekly Trains

5h 1mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 265.8 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bolton to Perth via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 1m.

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