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Cheap train tickets from Bolton to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for 06 Dec

Cheapest

£37

Average

£57

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

06:382h57

Bolton

09:35Glasgow

£371One-way

0 changes

05:383h57

Bolton

09:35Glasgow

£421One-way

0 changes

08:383h01

Bolton

11:39Glasgow

£441One-way

0 changes

09:082h56

Bolton

12:04Glasgow

£801One-way

0 changes

05:083h08

Bolton

08:16Glasgow

£801One-way

0 changes

Bolton to Glasgow train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 6 December

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express \|	08:38 Bolton	3h01	11:39 Glasgow	0 changesDirect
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express \|	05:38 Bolton	3h57	09:35 Glasgow	0 changesDirect
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express \|	06:38 Bolton	2h57	09:35 Glasgow	0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast \|	05:08 Bolton	3h08	08:16 Glasgow	0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast \|	09:08 Bolton	2h56	12:04 Glasgow	0 changesDirect

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Train times from Bolton to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for 06 Dec

Fastest Journey

2 h 56 m

Average

3 h 11 m

Trains per day

Distance

279 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Bolton for Glasgow every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

09:082h56

Bolton

12:04Glasgow

£801One-way

0 changes

06:382h57

Bolton

09:35Glasgow

£371One-way

0 changes

08:383h01

Bolton

11:39Glasgow

£441One-way

0 changes

05:083h08

Bolton

08:16Glasgow

£801One-way

0 changes

05:383h57

Bolton

09:35Glasgow

£421One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bolton to Glasgow

Trains from Bolton to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £10 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £10

Distance

279 km

Average train duration

3h 32m

Cheapest ticket price

£16

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 53m

First train

04:22

Last train

20:53

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £10

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and first_transpennine_express trains Bolton to Glasgow

You can travel by train between Bolton and Glasgow with TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and first_transpennine_express for as low as £11. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

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.

Bolton to Glasgow train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 1 min
Cheapest Price: £21

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Bolton to Glasgow train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 59 min
Cheapest Price: £11

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys to Glasgow from Bolton. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Bolton to Glasgow train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 2 h 52 min
Cheapest Price: £176
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 8 a day

FAQs: Bolton to Glasgow train

FAQs: Travel by train from Bolton to Glasgow 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 Glasgow.

Cheap train tickets from Bolton to Glasgow can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bolton to Glasgow is £46; 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 Glasgow train time is 2 h 53 min covering the 173 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Bolton to Glasgow leaves at 04: 22. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Bolton to Glasgow leaves at 20: 53.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Bolton to Glasgow without having to change trains with first_transpennine_express. There is 1 direct train from Bolton to Glasgow each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Bolton to Glasgow train with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route from Bolton to Glasgow as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 53.

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 Glasgow Central, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Glasgow from Bolton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 53 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Bolton to Glasgow is September.

You have options as you can travel between Bolton and Glasgow 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Glasgow

Bolton

Glasgow

The major train station for departures in Bolton is Bolton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bolton for your trip from Bolton to Glasgow.

Bolton