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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Bilston is to bus which costs £18 - £45 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Bilston is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Bilston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Bilston. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at War Memorial via Saddlers Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Bilston?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Bilston. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Bilston Central via Manchester Piccadilly and Wolverhampton Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Bolton to Bilston?

The distance between Bolton and Bilston is 83 miles. The road distance is 85.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Bilston without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £28 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Bolton to Bilston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Bilston bus from?

Bolton to Bilston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Bilston train from?

Bolton to Bilston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Bilston?

The best way to get from Bolton to Bilston is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £28 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Bolton to Bilston bus arrive?

Bolton to Bilston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hatherton Road station.

Where does the Bolton to Bilston train arrive?

Bolton to Bilston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Bilston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Bilston is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Bolton to Bilston.

Where can I stay near Bilston?

There are 3181+ hotels available in Bilston.

Bolton to Bilston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 607 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bolton to Bilston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhamptontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 11m
£28–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Hatherton Roadbus 424
3h 27m
£18–42
Drive 85 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Bilstoncar 85 mi
1h 33m
£21–30
Line 607 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wallgatebus 607
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 25m
£29–47

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Distance: 82.3 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Bilston Central via Manchester Piccadilly, Wolverhampton, and Wolverhampton Station in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Hatherton Road twice daily. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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