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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunfermline and Bolton takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunfermline 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 59m
Duration
224 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Dunfermline to Bolton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dunfermline and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Bolton at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 33m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 39m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 26m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 26m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 26m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 26m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 26m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 224.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Haymarket to Bolton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 48m.

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