Dumfries to Bolton Trains

Dumfries to Bolton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Bolton takes 3h 16m 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 16m
Duration: 142 mi
Distance: £55
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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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 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:00 PM → 3:05 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 5:05 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 6:05 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:05 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 9:06 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:01 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
3:01 PM → 6:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
5:01 PM → 8:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:02 PM → 11:04 PM
4h 2m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
8:59 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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