Bolton to Inverness Trains

Bolton to Inverness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Inverness takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 18m
Duration: 393 mi
Distance: £168
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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8h 35m

£121–232

Bolton to Inverness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bolton and Inverness. 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 Inverness at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:44 PM → 8:07 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
8:20 PM → 12:07 PM
Arrives next day
15h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
2:39 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
2:39 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
2:39 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
2:39 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:16 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 8:05 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
2:39 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:53 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
1:08 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
2:39 PM → 9:14 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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