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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Perth is to line 125 bus and bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 8h 14m.

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 10m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Perth. However, there are services departing from Noel Street and arriving at South Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

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 Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Bolton to Perth?

The distance between Bolton and Perth is 275 miles. The road distance is 241.2 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 via Glasgow which takes 4h 59m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Bolton to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Perth bus from?

Bolton to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Noel Street station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Perth train from?

Bolton to Perth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Perth?

The best way to get from Bolton to Perth is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 59m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can line 125 bus and bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Bolton to Perth bus arrive?

Bolton to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bolton to Perth train arrive?

Bolton to Perth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Perth is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 504+ hotels available in Perth.

Bolton to Perth - 9 ways to travel via train, line 125 bus, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bolton to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 59m
£35–147
Line 125 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus 125
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus M8 / ...
8h 14m
£25–46
Drive 239.8 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Perthcar 239.8 mi
4h 10m
£59–85
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
5h 42m
Train
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
£64–190
Line 125 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus 125
2. Take the train from Preston to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 23m
£69–91
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 2m
£94–269
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 Airport to Leonard Streetbus
6h 32m
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
£58–262

Bolton to Perth by train and foot

224Weekly Services

4h 59mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 272.9 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Perth via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to South Street via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 14m.

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