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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Derby is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Derby is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Derby. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Derby via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Bolton to Derby?

The distance between Bolton and Derby is 90 miles. The road distance is 72.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Bolton to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Derby train from?

Bolton to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Where does the Bolton to Derby train arrive?

Bolton to Derby train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Derby is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Bolton to Derby.

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

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Bolton to Derby - 4 ways to travel via train, line 36 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bolton to Derby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2h 11m
£37–71
Line 36 bus, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 36 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus Tp
5h 49m
£17–30
Drive 72.5 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Derbycar 72.5 mi
1h 38m
£18–26
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corporation Streetbus 9.1 / ...
3h 39m
£39–65

Bolton to Derby by train

219Weekly Trains

2h 11mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.4 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Derby via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 2h 11m.

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