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There are 6 ways to get from Bolton to Bradford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Victoriatrain train Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
    1h 35m
    £19–36

  2. Line 37 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 37
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Nelson Street N2bus bus 172
    3h 28m
    £9–19

  3. Line 471 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale stationbus bus 471
    2. Take the train from Rochdale to Bradford Interchangetrain train Rochdale - Leeds / ...
    2h 18m
    £13–23

  4. Drive 43.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Bradfordcar car 43.1 mi
    47 min
    £11–16

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Bradfordtaxi taxi 43.1 mi
    47 min
    £95–120

  6. Line 471 bus, line 590 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 471
    2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Halifax Bus Stationbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Stationbus bus 681 / ...
    3h 51m

Bolton to Bradford by train

Calendar240Weekly Trains
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Bradford Interchange via Manchester Victoria in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Nelson Street N2 via Piccadilly Gardens and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 3h 28m.

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