Bolton to Edinburgh train

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Cheap train tickets from Bolton to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 17 Sept

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Transpennine Express
G32007
05:234h17
Bolton station (BON)
09:40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£571One-way
1 change

Train timetableBolton to Edinburgh

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 17 September
Transpennine Express
G32007
05:234h17
Bolton station (BON)
09:40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 change

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Train times from Bolton to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for 17 Sept

Fastest Journey

4 h 17 m

Average

4 h 17 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

268 km

To travel from Bolton to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.

Fastest
Transpennine Express
G32007
05:234h17
Bolton station (BON)
09:40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£571One-way
1 change

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Overview: Train from Bolton to Edinburgh

distanceDistance166 miles
durationAverage train duration2 h 58 min
priceAverage train ticket price£55 (€62)
frequencyTrain frequency12 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 5 direct trains a day
carriersTrain providersTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express

Trains from Bolton to Edinburgh cover the 166 miles long route taking on average 2 h 58 min with our travel partners like TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as £25, but the average price of train tickets is £55. Travellers depart most frequently from Bolton and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast trains Bolton to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh from Bolton from £11 with Omio’s train partners TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Train information from Bolton to Edinburgh with TransPennine Express:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 54 min
  • Cheapest Price: £11

FAQs: Bolton to Edinburgh train

FAQs: Travel by train from Bolton to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bolton to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Bolton to Edinburgh can start from as little as £25 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bolton to Edinburgh is £55; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Bolton to Edinburgh train travel time is 2 h 58 min   for the 166 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Bolton to Edinburgh leaves at 05: 38. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Bolton to Edinburgh leaves at 17: 40.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Bolton to Edinburgh without having to change trains with first_transpennine_express. There are 5 direct trains from Bolton to Edinburgh each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Bolton to Edinburgh train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Bolton and Edinburgh to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Bolton, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Edinburgh from Bolton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 58 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Bolton to Edinburgh by train is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bolton and Edinburgh including taking a train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Edinburgh

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Edinburgh
The major railway station for departures from Bolton is Bolton. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bolton for your trip between Bolton and Edinburgh.
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Public transport options for Bolton
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Newport Street stop, at stand AA
Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
The major train station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your trip to Edinburgh from Bolton.
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Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 59 | Sun: 07: 00 - 23: 59
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.

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