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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Bolton takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Dumfries to Bolton. 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 15m
Duration
142 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Dumfries to Bolton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dumfries and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Bolton at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 54m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 54m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 54m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 3m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 52m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 2m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 54m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 54m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dumfries to Bolton? 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.

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 142.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Bolton via Carlisle in around 3h 10m.

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