What is the cheapest way to get from Bolton to Gatwick Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Gatwick Airport is to bus via Birmingham which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolton to Gatwick Airport?

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £80 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Gatwick Airport South Terminal via Shudehill Interchange and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Bolton to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Bolton and Gatwick Airport is 224 miles. The road distance is 232.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bolton to Gatwick Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Bolton to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £80 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Bolton to Gatwick Airport?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Bolton to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Gatwick Airport bus from?

Bolton to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Gatwick Airport train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bolton to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Bolton to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Bolton to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Bolton to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Bolton to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bolton to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Gatwick Airport is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Bolton to Gatwick Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Bolton to Gatwick Airport?

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Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bolton to Gatwick Airport 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 Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
3h 29m
£84–161
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk920
8h 26m
£28–48
Drive 230.7 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Gatwick Airportcar 230.7 mi
4h 11m
£57–81
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
4h 3m
£71–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
10h 14m
£47–123
Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
4h 57m
£58–155
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
5h 33m
£75–192
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 Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
4h 44m
£119–269

Bolton to Gatwick Airport by train and subway

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3h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 222.8 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

You can take a train from Bolton to Gatwick Airport via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Gatwick Airport South Terminal via Shudehill Interchange and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 26m.

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