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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Irvine is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Irvine is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at East Road via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Irvine via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Bolton to Irvine?

The distance between Bolton and Irvine is 241 miles. The road distance is 204.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Bolton to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Irvine bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bolton to Irvine train from?

Bolton to Irvine train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train, bus or fly from Bolton to Irvine?

The best way to get from Bolton to Irvine is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Bolton to Irvine bus arrive?

Bolton to Irvine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Bolton to Irvine train arrive?

Bolton to Irvine train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Irvine is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Bolton to Irvine.

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

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Where can I stay near Irvine?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
4h 8m
£57–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 40m
£36–57
Drive 203.3 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Irvinecar 203.3 mi
3h 47m
£50–73
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 28m
£65–184
Line 125 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus 125
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
8h 31m
£55–93
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
6h
£76–208
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h 12m
£71–168

Bolton to Irvine by train

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Distance: 240 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Irvine, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bolton to Irvine via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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