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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Southampton is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Southampton is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Southampton Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Bolton to Southampton?

The distance between Bolton and Southampton is 239 miles. The road distance is 223.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Bolton to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Southampton bus from?

Bolton to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Southampton train from?

Bolton to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Southampton?

The best way to get from Bolton to Southampton is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Bolton to Southampton bus arrive?

Bolton to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Bolton to Southampton train arrive?

Bolton to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Southampton is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Bolton to Southampton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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There are 7 ways to get from Bolton to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 31m
£103–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
8h 2m
£39–68
Drive 222.5 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Southamptoncar 222.5 mi
4h 12m
£56–80
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
5h
£70–250
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 11m
£93–172
Train to Liverpool, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
6h 4m
£103–242
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
6h 33m
£123–290

Bolton to Southampton by train

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Distance: 237.1 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Coach Station via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 2m.

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