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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Bath is to line 8 bus and bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 7m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton station to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Bath. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Bath Spa via Manchester Piccadilly and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Bolton to Bath?

The distance between Bolton and Bath is 194 miles. The road distance is 181.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Bath without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Bolton to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Bath bus from?

Bolton to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Bath train from?

Bolton to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Bolton to Bath?

The best way to get from Bolton to Bath is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Bolton to Bath bus arrive?

Bolton to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bolton to Bath train arrive?

Bolton to Bath train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Bath?

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

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

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

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Bolton to Bath - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 8 bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 46m
£99–148
Line 8 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
7h 7m
£23–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
6h 42m
£40–93
Drive 180.4 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Bathcar 180.4 mi
3h 20m
£44–64
Fly to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
5h 29m
£60–148
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
4h 57m
£108–240
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
4h 50m
£118–385
Fly to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bath Spatrain
4h 55m
£120–233

Bolton to Bath by train

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Distance: 193.2 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bolton to Bus Station via Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 42m.

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