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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Croydon is to bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Croydon is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £75 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Croydon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Hogarth Crescent via Marble Arch Station / Park Lane and West Norwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at East Croydon via Manchester Piccadilly and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Bolton to Croydon?

The distance between Bolton and Croydon is 209 miles. The road distance is 214.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Bolton to Croydon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Croydon bus from?

Bolton to Croydon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Croydon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bolton to Croydon?

The best way to get from Bolton to Croydon is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Bolton to Croydon bus arrive?

Bolton to Croydon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Bolton to Croydon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bolton to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Croydon is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Bolton to Croydon.

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

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

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Bolton to Croydon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bolton to Croydon 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
3h 28m
£75–130
Bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
7h 30m
£27–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Marble Archbus 540
7h 1m
£40–97
Drive 213.3 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Croydoncar 213.3 mi
4h 8m
£53–76
Fly 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 East Croydontrain
3h 57m
£81–293
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
5h 23m
£65–190
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
5h 58m
£214–378
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
4h 27m
£109–267

Bolton to Croydon by train and foot

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3h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 207.5 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Marble Arch once daily. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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