Ayr to Bolton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Bolton takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Ayr 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.

4h 24m
Duration: 251 mi
Distance: £92
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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4h 20m

£61–138

Ayr to Bolton train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

11:05 PM → 7:37 AM
Arrives next day
8h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:01 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:37 AM → 11:33 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:15 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:05 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 10:33 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
7:05 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Bolton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.