What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £11 - £18 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham New Street Station and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham New Street Station and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton?

The distance between Birmingham New Street Station and Bolton is 93 miles. The road distance is 93.6 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £35 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton bus from?

Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton train from?

Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton?

The best way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £11 - £18 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton bus arrive?

Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton train arrive?

Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton?

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Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 4m
£36–70
Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Shiffnall Streetbus 8
3h 14m
£11–17
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Boltontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2h 34m
£23–52
Drive 93.1 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham New Street Station to Boltoncar 93.1 mi
1h 43m
£23–33

Birmingham New Street Station to Bolton by foot and train

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2h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 92.8 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Birmingham New Street Station, England and Bolton, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Birmingham New Street Station to Shiffnall Street via Newhall Street and Shudehill Interchange in around 3h 14m.

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