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Bolton to Glasgow Train Timetable
Trip Summary
There are usually 4 daily train trips available from Bolton to Glasgow. Traveling by train from Bolton to Glasgow usually takes 3 hours and 22 minutes, but the fastest TransPennine Express train can make the trip in 3 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 174 mi (280 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 15m |
| Lowest price | £43.06 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bolton to Glasgow?
2 train services operate from Bolton to Glasgow. Northern Rail + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail + Connections | 3 | 3h 24m | £70.81 |
| TransPennine Express | 1 | 3h 15m | £43.06 |
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Bolton to Glasgow start from £71, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Glasgow. Northern Rail + Connections in Bolton leaves from Bolton Station . And in Glasgow trains arrive at Glasgow Central .
From Bolton to Glasgow train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 3 hours and 24 minutes. If you are looking to get to Glasgow faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 15 minutes.
TransPennine Express train tickets from Bolton to Glasgow start from £43, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 TransPennine Express schedules to Glasgow. TransPennine Express in Bolton leaves from Bolton Station . And in Glasgow trains arrive at Glasgow Central .
From Bolton to Glasgow train travel on TransPennine Express takes 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Bolton to Glasgow
The distance between Bolton and Glasgow is approximately 174 miles, or 280 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 22 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Bolton to Glasgow tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Bolton at 16:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Bolton to Glasgow. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Glasgow to Bolton.
City Information
Glasgow
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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. The city's name means "Dear Green Place" in Gaelic, and Glasgow earns this title as it is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the area. Beyond its impressive green spaces, it is full of historical and cultural destinations.
There are dozens of inspiring museums and galleries in the city, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and the Gallery of Modern Art. The Glasgow Green is a vast public park dotted with monuments right next to the People's Palace, a museum devoted to social history. In the central shopping district, Buchanan Street is your go-to for mouthwatering cuisine and retail therapy.
If you want to try some local beer, hit up The Pot Still, The Ben Nevis Bar, or The Laurieston. Be sure to visit the Clydeside Distillery, too, so you can see how the national drink of Scotland (hello, Scotch) is manufactured.
Several trains serve Glasgow, including Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, and the West Midlands Railway. In addition, Megabus and FlixBus offer coach service from Glasgow to other destinations in Scotland and beyond.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bolton?
Main departure station: Bolton Station
There is one train station in Bolton.
All train stations in Bolton:
Bolton Station
Where is the train station in Glasgow?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Glasgow Central
Glasgow Central Station is a stunning, expansive Victorian railway station in the centre of Glasgow. The station is so large that it contains a piano garden, a concourse of shops and dining, numerous amenities, and even the Glasgow Grand Central Hotel onsite. The area around the station is also packed with bars, restaurants, and hotels for a very warm welcome to Glasgow. Six train carriers, including CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, and TransPennine Express, operate routes to Glasgow Central Station from destinations as far as London.
Train stations in Glasgow:
Glasgow Central
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