The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Bolton takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Bolton at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Bolton station via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bolton train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Haymarket station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bolton train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Bolton station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Bolton is 269.6 km. The road distance is 346 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Haymarket to Bolton every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 48m.