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How to get fromBolton to West Midlandsby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhamptontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2h 33m
    £28–60
  2. Line 8 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    4h 51m
    £14–20
  3. Train, bus, line 80 bus

    1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Markets to Blue Gatesbus bus 80
    4h 16m
  4. Drive  89 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to West Midlandscar car 89 mi
    1h 36m
    £23–33

Bolton to West Midlands by train

Calendar218Weekly Trains
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bolton, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhampton hourly. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Blue Gates via Shudehill Interchange, Millennium Point, and Colmore Row in around 4h 51m.

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