What is the cheapest way to get from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station?

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station is to line 37 bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station?

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £29 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bolton and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How long does it take to get from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station?

The train from Bolton to Manchester Oxford Road takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station bus from?

Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station train from?

Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station?

The best way to get from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station is to train which takes 28 min and costs £3 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 540 bus, which costs £2 - £6 and takes 45 min.

How do I get a train ticket from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station?

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Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station

Q: How far is it from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station?

The distance between Bolton and Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station is 11 miles. The road distance is 13.1 miles.

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There are 6 ways to get from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
28 min
£3–8
Line 540 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540
45 min
£2–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Stationtaxi 13.1 mi
22 min
£29–40
Drive 13.1 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Stationcar 13.1 mi
22 min
£4–5
Line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 37
1h 12m
£2
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Bolton to Manchesterrideshare 12.3 mi
42 min
£16

Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station by train and foot

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Distance: 11.1 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Manchester Piccadilly Gardens bus Station, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Bolton to Manchester Oxford Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 17 min. TransPennine Express also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 40 min.

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