Bolton to Stirling Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Stirling takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolton to Stirling. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 46m
Duration: 244 mi
Distance: £106
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Bolton to Stirling train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bolton and Stirling. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Stirling at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

12:44 PM → 4:24 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
2:44 PM → 7:00 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
4:44 PM → 8:24 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:43 PM → 11:31 PM
4h 47m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:38 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 4:26 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:38 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 4:26 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:38 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 4:26 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:38 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 4:26 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:38 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 4:26 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:38 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 49m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 12:24 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
10:38 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
12:38 PM → 4:26 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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