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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Bolton is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Bolton is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Bolton via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Perth to Bolton?

The distance between Perth and Bolton is 275 miles. The road distance is 241 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Bolton without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 53m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Perth to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Bolton bus from?

Perth to Bolton bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Bolton train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Bolton?

The best way to get from Perth to Bolton is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 53m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Perth to Bolton bus arrive?

Perth to Bolton bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Bolton train arrive?

Perth to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Bolton is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Perth to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 383+ hotels available in Bolton.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Perth to Bolton 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 Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 53m
£35–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 57m
£26–61
Drive 239.6 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Boltoncar 239.6 mi
4h 12m
£58–84
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 39m
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport
5h 24m
£39–155
Train #2
1. Take the train from Perth to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
5h 29m
£69–96
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
5h 44m
£92–268
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 21m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
6h 27m
£96–306

Perth to Bolton by train and foot

223Weekly Services

4h 53mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Bolton via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 57m.

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