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.
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.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
Bolton to Aberdeen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Bolton to Aberdeen train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Bolton to Aberdeen train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Aberdeen is 396.5 km. The road distance is 540 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Aberdeen via Preston and Haymarket in around 6h 50m.