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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Bridgend is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Bridgend is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Bridgend?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Bridgend via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Bolton to Bridgend?

The distance between Bolton and Bridgend is 201 miles. The road distance is 188.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Bolton to Bridgend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Bridgend train from?

Bolton to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or fly from Bolton to Bridgend?

The best way to get from Bolton to Bridgend is to train which takes 5h and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £85 - £180 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Bolton to Bridgend train arrive?

Bolton to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bridgend station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Bridgend?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Bridgend is 188 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Bolton to Bridgend.

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

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Where can I stay near Bridgend?

There are 646+ hotels available in Bridgend.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h
£63–107
Drive 187.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bolton to Bridgendcar 187.2 mi
4h 21m
£47–68
Fly Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
7h 24m
£87–173
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 to Bridgend Bus Station Stand 5bus X2
6h 37m
£78–135
Fly Manchester Airport 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 Bridgendtrain
5h 56m
£137–428
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
12h 30m
£93–197

Bolton to Bridgend by train

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Distance: 199.7 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Bridgend, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgend every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, KLM and easyJet fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily.

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