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Bolton to Edinburgh by train
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First train06:31
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Last train20:44
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr 49m
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Distance269 kilometres
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Trains per Day9
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Avg. journey time2hr 59m
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Train Operators
Travelling from Bolton to Edinburgh by train
Fast trains from Bolton to Edinburgh take around 2 hours and 49 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 269 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Bolton and Edinburgh.
1. Are there direct trains from Bolton to Edinburgh?
Direct trains from Bolton to Edinburgh have been found.
We usually find around 8 direct trains on the route from Bolton to Edinburgh every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 12 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Bolton to Edinburgh?
The Bolton to Edinburgh train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 49 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Bolton to Edinburgh train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Edinburgh is usually scheduled to depart Bolton around 06:31 and the last train is around 20:44. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Bolton around 06:42, and the last at 19:44.

What's the Bolton to Edinburgh train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Bolton to Edinburgh are $41.45.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $42 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $41. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Bolton to Edinburgh train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Bolton to Edinburgh by train.
Which train companies operate between Bolton and Edinburgh?
More than one train company operates on the route from Bolton to Edinburgh, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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