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How to get fromBolton to Bristolby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    4h 27m
    £78–127

  2. Line 8 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    6h 8m
    £20–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    5h 49m
    £31–57

  4. Drive  174.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Bristolcar car 174.6 mi
    3h
    £44–63

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    5h 16m
    £58–146

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    5h 49m
    £64–171

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    5h 3m
    £122–358

Bolton to Bristol by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bolton to Bus Station via Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport The Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 49m.

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