Bolton to Aberdeen Trains

Bolton to Aberdeen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Aberdeen takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 33m

Duration

336 mi

Distance

£143

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

Bolton to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bolton and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:38 PM → 8:12 AM
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11h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 5:54 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 5:04 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:43 AM → 5:08 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
12:19 PM → 6:38 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
12:44 PM → 7:27 PM
6h 43m • 2 changes
3:08 PM → 8:35 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 5:54 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 5:54 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:53 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 3:58 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 54m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 5:54 PM
6h 1m • 2 changes
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