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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Brighton is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £90 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at St Peter's Church via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Brighton via Manchester Piccadilly and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Bolton to Brighton?

The distance between Bolton and Brighton is 249 miles. The road distance is 260.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Bolton to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Brighton bus from?

Bolton to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Brighton train from?

Bolton to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Bolton to Brighton?

The best way to get from Bolton to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £220 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Bolton to Brighton bus arrive?

Bolton to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Bolton to Brighton train arrive?

Bolton to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Brighton is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Bolton to Brighton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Bolton to Brighton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bolton to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 28m
£93–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
8h 44m
£42–70
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
8h 15m
£48–87
Drive 259.3 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Brightoncar 259.3 mi
4h 36m
£64–93
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 Farringdon to Brightontrain
4h 57m
£103–320
Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
5h 31m
£72–215
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
6h 22m
£83–199

Bolton to Brighton by train and foot

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247.5 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Brighton via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to St Peter's Church via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 44m.

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