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Bolton to Kinghorn by train

First train

07:08

Last train

16:08

Departure station

Bolton

Arrival station

Kinghorn

Journey time

From 3h 38m

Distance

175 miles (282 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway

Travelling from Bolton to Kinghorn by train

Looking to travel from Bolton to Kinghorn by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 4 hours 7 minutes to travel from Bolton to Kinghorn by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 38 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 175 miles (282 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Kinghorn, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to get to Kinghorn. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Bolton to Kinghorn in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Bolton to Kinghorn? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Bolton and Kinghorn by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Bolton to Kinghorn is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Bolton to Kinghorn?

No, there are no direct train services from Bolton to Kinghorn. Travelling from Bolton to Kinghorn by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Bolton to Kinghorn leave?

The first train from Bolton to Kinghorn leaves at 07:08. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Bolton to Kinghorn leave?

The last train from Bolton to Kinghorn leaves at 16:08. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Bolton and Kinghorn by train?

Trains travelling from Bolton to Kinghorn cover a distance of around 175 miles (282 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Bolton to Kinghorn

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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