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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Bolton is to train and car ferry which costs £40 - £60 and takes 14h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Bolton is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

Is there a direct ferry between Belfast and Bolton?

No, there is no direct ferry from Belfast to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Belfast and arriving at Liverpool via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Belfast to Bolton?

The distance between Belfast and Bolton is 195 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Bolton without a car is to train and car ferry via Glasgow which takes 11h 4m and costs £170 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Belfast to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Bolton bus from?

Belfast to Bolton bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Bolton bus arrive?

Belfast to Bolton bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

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

Book your Belfast to Bolton bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3616+ hotels available in Bolton.

Belfast to Bolton - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Bolton by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2h 49m
£39–137
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
3h 19m
£36–122
Train, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
11h 4m
£171–485
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
12h 18m
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
12h 18m
£46–109
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Boltontrain
4h 5m
£46–154
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3h 30m
£51–154
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
11h 19m
£84–161
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
14h 2m
£41–59
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Boltoncar
6h 13m
£81–303

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 193.9 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Bolton, England?

easyJet and Aer Lingus fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £36–90 and the journey takes 8h.

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