There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Manchester Central by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Bolton to Deansgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
23 min£4–8Line 37 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to St James Squarebus 37
1h 16m£2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bolton to Manchester Centraltaxi 13.1 mi
21 min£30–40Drive 13.1 mi
- Drive from Bolton to Manchester Centralcar 13.1 mi
21 min£4–5Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Bolton to Manchester12.3 mi
41 min£16
Bolton to Manchester Central by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Manchester Central is to line 37 bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Bolton to Manchester Central is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £30 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at St James Square. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bolton and arriving at Deansgate. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
The distance between Bolton and Manchester Central is 11 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bolton to Manchester Central without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs £4 - £8.
The train from Bolton to Deansgate takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Bolton to Manchester Central bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.
Bolton to Manchester Central train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.
The best way to get from Bolton to Manchester Central is to train which takes 23 min and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 37 bus, which costs £2 and takes 1h 16m.
What companies run services between Bolton, England and Manchester Central, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Bolton to Deansgate every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Shiffnall Street to St James Square every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Bolton to Deansgate
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Shiffnall Street to St James Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bolton to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
Bolton Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7903 565 024
Bradshawgate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 861 010
Orbit Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 465 555
- Website
- orbit.taxi
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More Questions & Answers
Bolton to Manchester Central bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at St James Square station.
Bolton to Manchester Central train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Manchester Central is 13 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Bolton to Manchester Central.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bolton and Manchester Central. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.