What is the cheapest way to get from Accrington to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Bolton is to line 540 bus which costs £3 - £9 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Accrington to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Bolton is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Bolton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Bolton Interchange. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Bolton via Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Accrington to Bolton?

The distance between Accrington and Bolton is 19 miles. The road distance is 16.2 miles.

How do I travel from Accrington to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from Accrington to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £7 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Accrington to Bolton?

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Accrington to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Bolton bus from?

Accrington to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Bolton train from?

Accrington to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Accrington station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Bolton?

The best way to get from Accrington to Bolton is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £7 - £14. Alternatively, you can line 540 bus, which costs £3 - £9 and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Accrington to Bolton bus arrive?

Accrington to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.

Where does the Accrington to Bolton train arrive?

Accrington to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.

Can I drive from Accrington to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Bolton is 16 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Accrington to Bolton.

How do I get a train ticket from Accrington to Bolton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Accrington to Bolton?

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Accrington to Bolton - 6 ways to travel via train, line 540 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Accrington to Bolton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Accrington to Blackburntrain Colne - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
1h 6m
£7–14
Line 540 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 540
1h 10m
£3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Accrington to Boltontaxi 16.1 mi
31 min
£35–45
Drive 16.1 mi
1. Drive from Accrington to Boltoncar 16.1 mi
31 min
£4–6
Line 6 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Prince Streetbus 1
1h 27m
Line 7 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Castle Hotel to Arrival Standbus 7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Palace Streetbus 1
1h 43m

Accrington to Bolton by train

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Distance: 18.8 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Bolton via Blackburn in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £3–9 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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