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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Kirkby is to line 575 bus and line 375 bus which costs £2 - £5 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Kirkby is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Kirkby?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Kirkby. However, there are services departing from Ruth Street and arriving at Old Hall Lane via Wigan Bus Station and Concourse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Kirkby?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Kirkby. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Bolton to Kirkby?

The distance between Bolton and Kirkby is 21 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Kirkby without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £7 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Bolton to Kirkby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Kirkby bus from?

Bolton to Kirkby bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Ruth Street station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Kirkby train from?

Bolton to Kirkby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Kirkby?

The best way to get from Bolton to Kirkby is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £7 - £15. Alternatively, you can line 575 bus and line 375 bus, which costs £2 - £5 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Bolton to Kirkby bus arrive?

Bolton to Kirkby bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Wigan Bus Station.

Where does the Bolton to Kirkby train arrive?

Bolton to Kirkby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Kirkby?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Kirkby is 26 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Bolton to Kirkby.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkby?

There are 2548+ hotels available in Kirkby.

Bolton to Kirkby - 4 ways to travel via train, line 575 bus, and line 375 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
1h 43m
£8–15
Line 575 bus, line 375 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ruth Street to Wigan Bus Stationbus 575
2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Concoursebus 375 / ...
2h 31m
£3–5
Drive 25.4 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Kirkbycar 25.4 mi
40 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Kirkbytaxi 25.4 mi
40 min
£55–65

Bolton to Kirkby by train

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Distance: 20.7 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

You can take a train from Bolton to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane via Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ruth Street to Old Hall Lane via Wigan Bus Station and Concourse in around 2h 31m.

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