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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Bolton is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bolton Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Bolton via Kettering, Nottingham and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Bedford to Bolton?

The distance between Bedford and Bolton is 163 miles. The road distance is 155.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Bolton without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Bedford to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Bolton bus from?

Bedford to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Bolton train from?

Bedford to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Bolton?

The best way to get from Bedford to Bolton is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Bedford to Bolton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bedford to Bolton train arrive?

Bedford to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Bolton is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Bedford to Bolton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Bedford to Bolton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bedford to Bolton by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chaucer Road to Central stationbus X5
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 40m
£52–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bolton Interchangebus 540
5h 5m
£31–74
Drive 154.6 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Boltoncar 154.6 mi
3h 16m
£38–55
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 35m
£101–334
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 50m
£82–135
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bedford to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 18m
£136–312

Bedford to Bolton by bus and train

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Distance: 162.5 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bolton Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to Bolton via Kettering, Nottingham, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 50m.

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