Bolton to Perth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Perth takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Perth. 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 57m
Duration: 273 mi
Distance: £102
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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4h 55m

£70–152

Bolton to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Perth. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Perth at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:44 PM → 10:46 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
8:08 PM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
4h 49m • 2 changes
8:20 PM → 6:55 AM
Arrives next day
10h 34m • 2 changes
11:20 PM → 8:38 AM
Arrives next day
9h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:24 AM → 8:38 AM
8h 14m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:24 AM → 8:38 AM
8h 14m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:24 AM → 8:38 AM
8h 14m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:24 AM → 8:38 AM
8h 14m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:24 AM → 8:37 AM
8h 13m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 1:09 PM
4h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Perth? 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.