What is the cheapest way to get from Blandford Forum to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from Blandford Forum to Bolton is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 10h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blandford Forum to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from Blandford Forum to Bolton is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Blandford Forum and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Blandford Forum to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Seldown Coach Station, London Heathrow Airport, Newhall Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Blandford Forum and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Blandford Forum to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Blandford Forum to Bolton?

The distance between Blandford Forum and Bolton is 289 miles. The road distance is 223.2 miles.

How do I travel from Blandford Forum to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from Blandford Forum to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £140 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Blandford Forum to Bolton?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Blandford Forum to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blandford Forum to Bolton bus from?

Blandford Forum to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Blandford Forum to Bolton train from?

Blandford Forum to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Blandford Forum to Bolton?

The best way to get from Blandford Forum to Bolton is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Blandford Forum to Bolton bus arrive?

Blandford Forum to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Blandford Forum to Bolton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blandford Forum to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Blandford Forum to Bolton is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Blandford Forum to Bolton.

Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3664+ hotels available in Bolton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
7h 42m
£148–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus
10h 22m
£46–89
Drive 221.9 mi
1. Drive from Blandford Forum to Boltoncar 221.9 mi
4h 13m
£54–78
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 38m
£96–218
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 6m
£102–191
Bus, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Poole stationbus
2. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
6h 18m
£100–343

Blandford Forum to Bolton by bus and train

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7h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 287.7 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Blandford Forum, England and Bolton, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Shiffnall Street via Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, London Heathrow Airport, Newhall Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 10h 22m.

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