The average train between Thurso and Bolton takes 16h 59m and the fastest train takes 12h 15m. 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.
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 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 16h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Bolton station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.
Thurso to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bolton station.
Book your Thurso to Bolton train tickets online with ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Thurso and Bolton is 561.3 km. The road distance is 873 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Bolton via Inverness and Haymarket in around 11h 58m.