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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Stansted is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Stansted is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £100 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Labour-in-Vain Road via Ebbsfleet International station and Barrack Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Stansted?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Ebbsfleet International via Manchester Piccadilly and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Bolton to Stansted?

The distance between Bolton and Stansted is 227 miles. The road distance is 229.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Bolton to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Stansted bus from?

Bolton to Stansted bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Stansted train from?

Bolton to Stansted train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Bolton to Stansted?

The best way to get from Bolton to Stansted is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £210 - £390 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Bolton to Stansted bus arrive?

Bolton to Stansted bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Bolton to Stansted train arrive?

Bolton to Stansted train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Stansted is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Bolton to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 17130+ hotels available in Stansted.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
3h 42m
£102–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Golders Green Stationbus 540
7h 40m
£54–129
Drive 227.9 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Stanstedcar 227.9 mi
4h 28m
£56–81
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway, train, line 408 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the subway from Paddington station to Charing Cross stationsubway
3. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
4. Take the bus from High Street to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus
5h 58m
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
7h 42m
£210–388
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 34m
£123–277
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
7h 59m
£85–221

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 225.5 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Golders Green Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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