The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Dundee
Cheapest price
£76
Average price
£94
Fastest journey
4 h 52 m
Average duration
5 h 26 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
322 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Dundee will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bolton for Dundee every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 322 km distance in an average of 5 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bolton to Dundee
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 322 km
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£97 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bolton to Dundee train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Dundee trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:23 Bolton | 6h00 | 10:23 Dundee | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:53 Bolton | 4h52 | 10:45 Dundee | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:38 Bolton | 4h04 | 13:42 Dundee | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Dundee
Trains from Bolton to Dundee run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 19:08. The fastest train covers the 322 km distance in 4h 52m.
Distance 322 km |
Average train duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 52m |
First train 05:41 |
Last train 19:08 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Bolton to Dundee trainsTransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Bolton and Dundee from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bolton to Dundee train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Dundee by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dundee, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Dundee
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Parking is not available.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, this station is scooter friendly, a scooter permit is required for travel, Level access through the ticket barriers to an overpass and via lifts to all platforms. Lifts available from first to last trains
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available from the Station Supervisor and at the News Stand upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platforms 3 & 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Newport Street stop, at stand AA
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
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