What is the cheapest way to get from Bolton to Trafford Bar?

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Trafford Bar is to line 8 bus and line 53 bus which costs £4 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolton to Trafford Bar?

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Trafford Bar is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Trafford Bar?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Trafford Bar. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Trafford Bar via Salford Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Trafford Bar?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Trafford Bar. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Trafford Bar via Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Bolton to Trafford Bar?

The distance between Bolton and Trafford Bar is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bolton to Trafford Bar without a car?

The best way to get from Bolton to Trafford Bar without a car is to train and tram which takes 21 min and costs £5 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Bolton to Trafford Bar?

It takes approximately 21 min to get from Bolton to Trafford Bar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Trafford Bar bus from?

Bolton to Trafford Bar bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Trafford Bar train from?

Bolton to Trafford Bar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.

Where does the Bolton to Trafford Bar bus arrive?

Bolton to Trafford Bar bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Salford Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Bolton to Trafford Bar train arrive?

Bolton to Trafford Bar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Trafford Bar?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Trafford Bar is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Bolton to Trafford Bar.

Where can I stay near Trafford Bar?

There are 3635+ hotels available in Trafford Bar.

Bolton to Trafford Bar - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 8 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Trafford Bar by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Deansgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Trafford Bartram Purple Line / ...
21 min
£5–10
Line 37 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 37 / ...
1h 28m
£3–5
Line 8 bus, line 53 bus
1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Salford Shopping Centrebus 8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Salford Shopping Centre to Trafford Barbus 53
1h 18m
£4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Trafford Bartaxi 13.4 mi
20 min
£30–40
Drive 13.4 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Trafford Barcar 13.4 mi
20 min
£4–5

Bolton to Trafford Bar by bus

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1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 11.6 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Trafford Bar, England?

You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Trafford Bar via Salford Shopping Centre in around 1h 18m.

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