- Must visit
Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
279 km
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Glasgow will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Of the 6 trains that leave Bolton for Glasgow on Sun, Aug 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 16 the direct trains cover the 279 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
On Sun, Aug 16 the slowest trains will take 3 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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G89570Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $145.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$61 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $245 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Glasgow:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolton to Glasgow costing on average $66.
A train is $184 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolton to Glasgow costing on average $245.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
Flight takes on average 5h 54m.
The journey is about 7m faster (3h 24m by train vs 3h 31m by car) and roughly $55 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($61 vs $116). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Glasgow trains for today, Saturday, August 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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W33793+ G89067 | Delayed 3:07 PM 3:08 PMBolton station (BON) | 2h53 | 6:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W85194 | On time 3:39 PM Bolton station (BON) | 3h00 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33395+ G89053 | Delayed 3:42 PM 4:08 PMBolton station (BON) | 3h01 | 7:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W33574+ G89055 | Delayed 4:41 PM 5:08 PMBolton station (BON) | 2h55 | 8:03 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W85204 | On time 5:38 PM Bolton station (BON) | 3h00 | 8:38 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33543+ G89554 | Delayed 5:41 PM 5:53 PMBolton station (BON) | 3h12 | 9:05 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W33796+ G89069 | Delayed 5:53 PM 6:10 PMBolton station (BON) | 3h12 | 9:22 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W85207+ Y14782+ L88596 | On time 6:40 PM Bolton station (BON) | 3h24 | 10:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
W33717+ G89058 | Delayed 6:41 PM 7:09 PMBolton station (BON) | 3h02 | 10:11 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W33709+ G89059 | Delayed 7:41 PM 8:08 PMBolton station (BON) | 3h05 | 11:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W33144+ G89066 | 12:08 PM Bolton station (BON) | 2h59 | 3:07 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W85184+ W33089 | 12:44 PM Bolton station (BON) | 3h22 | 4:06 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W85189+ G89570 | 1:22 PM Bolton station (BON) | 3h21 | 4:43 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W33297+ G89048 | 2:08 PM Bolton station (BON) | 2h59 | 5:07 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W33315+ G89068 | 3:08 PM Bolton station (BON) | 2h58 | 6:06 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bolton to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 20:53. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 8:53 PM |
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Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Glasgow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bolton to Glasgow trains use the Bolton to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Bolton and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bolton is 1 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bolton.
Wi-Fi is available at Bolton.
Ticket office support is available at Bolton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bolton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bolton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, this station is scooter friendly, a scooter permit is required for travel, Level access through the ticket barriers to an overpass and via lifts to all platforms. Lifts available from first to last trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Lostock is 4 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Lostock has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Lostock.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lostock: Parking.
Available at Lostock: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lostock: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Level access from car park (22 paces, 1:12 slope) and Booking office to Bolton/Manchester platform. For services to Preston, separate ramped access (96 paces, 1:10 slope) from Rumworth Road overbridge onto the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Hall I' Th' Wood is 2 km from Bolton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hall I' Th' Wood has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Parking.
Available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hall I' Th' Wood: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, Platforms are both accessed via a long set of step from street level, there is no step free route to the platforms, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Dalmarnock is 3 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Dalmarnock has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Dalmarnock.
Wi-Fi is available at Dalmarnock.
Ticket office support is available at Dalmarnock. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dalmarnock: Parking.
Available at Dalmarnock: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dalmarnock: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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