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

The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Bolton is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Bolton is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Arbroath and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Arbroath and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Arbroath and arriving at Bolton via Haymarket and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Arbroath to Bolton?

The distance between Arbroath and Bolton is 284 miles. The road distance is 270 miles.

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

The best way to get from Arbroath to Bolton without a car is to train via Preston which takes 5h 24m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Arbroath to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arbroath to Bolton bus from?

Arbroath to Bolton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Arbroath to Bolton train from?

Arbroath to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.

Train or bus from Arbroath to Bolton?

The best way to get from Arbroath to Bolton is to train via Preston which takes 5h 24m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Arbroath to Bolton bus arrive?

Arbroath to Bolton bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Arbroath to Bolton train arrive?

Arbroath to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Arbroath to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Arbroath to Bolton is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Arbroath to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Arbroath to Bolton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarkettrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 24m
£97–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 30m
£40–72
Drive 268.5 mi
1. Drive from Arbroath to Boltoncar 268.5 mi
4h 49m
£66–95
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 36m
£87–221
Train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 32m
£92–187
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dundee to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 54m
£82–151
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
5h 6m
£97–263
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 24m
£100–234

Arbroath to Bolton by train

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Distance: 282.7 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Arbroath, Scotland and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Arbroath to Bolton via Haymarket and Preston in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shiffnall Street via Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 30m.

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