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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Bolton is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Bolton via Bristol Temple Meads and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Bath to Bolton?

The distance between Bath and Bolton is 194 miles. The road distance is 181.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Bath to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Bolton bus from?

Bath to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Bolton train from?

Bath to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bath to Bolton?

The best way to get from Bath to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Bath to Bolton bus arrive?

Bath to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bath to Bolton train arrive?

Bath to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Bath to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Bolton is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Bath to Bolton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 42m
£98–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
7h 10m
£21–33
Drive 180.3 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Boltoncar 180.3 mi
3h 20m
£45–65
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 30m
£107–253
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 15m
£80–149
Fly from Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
5h 27m
£59–157
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 27m
£120–378

Bath to Bolton by train

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Distance: 193.2 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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