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 £50 - £140 and takes 9h.

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 £95 - £180.

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 Bolton Interchange and arriving at St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

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 £95 - £180.

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 Bolton Interchange 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 £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 9h, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £210 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Bolton to Brighton bus arrive?

Bolton to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 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
£96–172
Bus, train
cheapest
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 2m
£47–97
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
£101–331
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 424
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
9h
£53–131
Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
5h 51m
£69–203
Fly Manchester Airport 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 Brightontrain
4h 59m
£108–258
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 27m
£82–200

Bolton to Brighton by train and foot

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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 Bolton Interchange to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h.

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