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Trains from Greenock Central (GKC) to Bolton (BON)

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21

train journeys
per day

188

miles (303 kms)

4hrs 4 mins

fastest journey

05:30 / 23:56

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Greenock Central (GKC) to Bolton (BON)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Greenock Central and Bolton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Greenock Central to Bolton is approximately 188 miles (303 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 42 mins.

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Greenock Central and Bolton.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Greenock Central to Bolton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 4 mins.

Journeys from Greenock Central to Bolton Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:30
    4 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    09:34
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:23
    4 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    10:34
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:34
    4 hrs 2 changes
    11:34
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:03
    4 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    12:07
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:20
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    12:34
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:20
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    13:34
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:20
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    14:34
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:50
    4 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    15:06
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:20
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    15:34
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:50
    4 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    16:06
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:20
    4 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    16:53
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:20
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    17:34
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:20
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    18:34
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:50
    4 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    19:06
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:20
    4 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    19:53
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:50
    4 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    20:06
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:20
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    20:34
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:20
    4 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    21:34
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:50
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    23:21
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:31
    8 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    07:37
    Greenock Central
    Bolton
    Greenock Central to Bolton

About Greenock Central Station

Station name Greenock Central (GKC)
Address Greenock Central station, Station Avenue, Greenock, Inverclyde, PA15 1DH
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:20 - 20:34
Saturday 07:20 - 20:34
Sunday 09:20 - 17:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Bolton Station

Station name Bolton (BON)
Address Bolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 21:00
Thursday 06:00 - 21:00
Friday 06:00 - 21:00
Saturday 06:00 - 21:00
Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Greenock Central and Bolton

The travel time between Greenock Central and Bolton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 42 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 4 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Greenock Central and Bolton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:56.

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Amenities on trains between Greenock Central and Bolton can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Greenock Central & Bolton. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Greenock Central and Bolton.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Greenock Central and Bolton, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.