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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Knottingley is to line 8 bus and bus and line 141 bus which costs £6 - £13 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Knottingley is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Knottingley?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Knottingley. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Knottingley Town Hall via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station and Pontefract Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Knottingley?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Knottingley. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Knottingley via Manchester Victoria and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Bolton to Knottingley?

The distance between Bolton and Knottingley is 79 miles. The road distance is 61.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Knottingley without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £23 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Bolton to Knottingley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Knottingley bus from?

Bolton to Knottingley bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Knottingley train from?

Bolton to Knottingley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Knottingley?

The best way to get from Bolton to Knottingley is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and bus and line 141 bus, which costs £6 - £13 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Bolton to Knottingley bus arrive?

Bolton to Knottingley bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bolton to Knottingley train arrive?

Bolton to Knottingley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Knottingley?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Knottingley is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Bolton to Knottingley.

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

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Bolton to Knottingley - 5 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Knottingley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Knottingleytrain Leeds - Knottingley / ...
2h 36m
£23–47
Line 8 bus, bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Pontefract Bus Stationbus 141 / ...
4h 50m
£7–13
Drive 61.4 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Knottingleycar 61.4 mi
1h 3m
£16–23
Train, line 149 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2. Take the bus from Kirkgate to Rockware Clubbus 149 / ...
3h 16m
£15–29
Line 471 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale stationbus 471
2. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Knottingleytrain
3h 46m
£22–39

Bolton to Knottingley by train

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Distance: 78.2 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Knottingley via Manchester Victoria and Leeds in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Knottingley Town Hall via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station, and Pontefract Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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