Bolton to Elgin Trains

Bolton to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Elgin takes 9h 32m 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 32m

Duration

406 mi

Distance

£173

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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
3:08 PM → 11:27 PM
8h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 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, November 9, 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, November 10, 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, November 11, 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, November 12, 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, November 13, 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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