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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
    £94–138

  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
    £21–37

  3. Drive 174.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Bristolcar car 174.6 mi
    3h
    £43–62

  4. Fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    5h 9m
    £55–138

  5. 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 / ...
    6h 25m
    £39–95

  6. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    5h 14m
    £109–250

  7. Fly 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 4m
    £123–390

Bolton to Bristol by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest 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 £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Bristol Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 8m.

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