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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Leicester is to line 8 bus and bus which costs £12 - £21 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Leicester via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Bolton to Leicester?

The distance between Bolton and Leicester is 119 miles. The road distance is 103.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Leicester without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Bolton to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bolton to Leicester train from?

Bolton to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Leicester?

The best way to get from Bolton to Leicester is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and bus, which costs £12 - £21 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Bolton to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bolton to Leicester train arrive?

Bolton to Leicester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Leicester is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Bolton to Leicester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bolton to Leicester?

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Bolton to Leicester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2h 50m
£48–92
Line 8 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk079
5h 53m
£13–21
Drive 103.2 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Leicestercar 103.2 mi
2h 15m
£26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
3h 1m
£43–71

Bolton to Leicester by train

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.6 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Leicester via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 53m.

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