Bolton to Elgin Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Elgin takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 19m
Duration: 406 mi
Distance: £173
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
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Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain

9h 24m

£128–242

Bolton to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bolton and Elgin. 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 Elgin at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:43 AM → 7:26 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
3:08 PM → 10:59 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
5:08 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
14h 33m • 3 changes
8:20 PM → 9:49 AM
Arrives next day
13h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:53 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 7:42 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:53 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 7:42 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:53 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 7:42 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:53 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 7:42 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:53 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
11:53 AM → 7:42 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:53 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 5:37 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
11:08 AM → 6:49 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
2:39 PM → 9:45 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Elgin? 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.