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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Greenock takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Greenock. 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 21m
Duration
234 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 9m
£55–137

Bolton to Greenock train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Greenock. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Greenock at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 233.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Greenock, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.

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