Glasgow to Bolton train
Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Bolton
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Train schedule Glasgow to Bolton
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Fastest train times from Glasgow to Bolton
Fastest Journey
3 h 10 m
Average
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
279 km
Of the 8 trains that leave Glasgow for Bolton every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Glasgow to Bolton
 | Distance | 173 miles (279 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 59 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £45 (€51) |
 | Train frequency | 3 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Avanti West Coast |
Trains from Glasgow to Bolton cover the 173 miles (279 km) long route taking on average 2 h 59 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast. Normally, there are 3 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £45, but the average price of train tickets is £45. Travellers depart most frequently from Glasgow Central and arrive in Bolton.
Travel Tips: Trains from Glasgow to Bolton
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Glasgow Central and arrive in Bolton.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Glasgow Central and travel around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from the city centre to this train station.
Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Bolton and need to travel approximately 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from the train station to the city centre in Bolton.
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Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
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