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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Walsall is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Walsall is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Walsall?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Hatherton Road. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Walsall?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Walsall. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Walsall via Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Bolton to Walsall?

The distance between Bolton and Walsall is 87 miles. The road distance is 83.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Walsall without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs £16 - £40.

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

The bus from Bolton Interchange to Hatherton Road takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Walsall bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bolton to Walsall train from?

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

Train or bus from Bolton to Walsall?

The best way to get from Bolton to Walsall is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs £16 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Bolton to Walsall bus arrive?

Bolton to Walsall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hatherton Road station.

Where does the Bolton to Walsall train arrive?

Bolton to Walsall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Walsall?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Walsall is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Bolton to Walsall.

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

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Bolton to Walsall - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 607 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bolton to Walsall by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Hatherton Roadbus 424
2h 50m
£16–40
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 53m
£36–83
Drive 83.2 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Walsallcar 83.2 mi
1h 31m
£21–30
Line 607 bus, train, line 529 bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wallgatebus 607
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Walsall Bus Stationbus 529
3h 46m
£31–50

Bolton to Walsall by train

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 86.7 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Hatherton Road twice daily. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.

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