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The average train between Thurso and Bolton takes 15h 39m and the fastest train takes 11h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso 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.

15h 39m
Duration
543 mi
Distance
£237
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Thurso to Bolton train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Thurso and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurso is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Bolton at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 15h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited20h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 3m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 19m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited20h 14m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited20h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 3m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 19m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited20h 14m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited20h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 3m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 19m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited20h 14m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited20h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 3m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 19m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited20h 14m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited20h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 3m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 19m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express20h • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited20h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 3m • 3 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited11h 19m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thurso 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.

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  • Distance: 542.7 mi
  • Duration: 15h 39m

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

You can take a train from Thurso to Bolton via Inverness, Haymarket, and Preston in around 11h 59m.

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