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There are 6 ways to get from Bolton to Glasgow by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Glasgow Centraltrain train Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 1m
    £60–110

  2. Train via Preston

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 17m
    £46–122

  3. Drive  199.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Glasgowcar car 199.7 mi
    3h 27m
    £50–72

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    4h 40m
    £54–168

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    5h 33m
    £65–183

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    5h 25m
    £60–152

Bolton to Glasgow by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Bolton to Glasgow Central 5 times a day. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) every 4 hours.

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