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How to get fromBolton to Kentby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bolton to Kent by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    4h 25m
    £103–189

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Uk023 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    8h 28m
    £50–97

  3. Drive 253.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Kentcar car 253.9 mi
    4h 26m
    £62–90

  4. 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 St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain train
    5h 9m
    £112–386

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    4h 36m
    £97–181

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Finchley Road Stationbus bus 540
    2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Maidstonebus bus
    9h 17m

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    7h 16m
    £98–255

  8. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 45m
    £231–434

  9. 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 Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 5m
    £134–303

Bolton to Kent by train and foot

Calendar244Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Lenham via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Dickley Wood via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Prince Charles Drive, Harrow Road /North Circular Rd, London Stonebridge, Maidstone, and King Street in around 9h 17m.

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