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Bolton to Irvine trains

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The average train between Bolton and Irvine takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton to Irvine. 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 7m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr
4h 7m
£57–141

Bolton to Irvine train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Irvine at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 54m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 49m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 18m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Irvine? 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.

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  • Distance: 240 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Irvine via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 7m.

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