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How to get fromBolton to Wirralby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Bolton to Wirral by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 27m
    £11–25

  2. Line 607 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wallgatebus bus 607
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 16m
    £10–21

  3. Line 575 bus, line 352 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Wigan Bus Stationbus bus 575 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to St Helens Central Interchangebus bus 352
    3. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Moorfieldsbus bus 10A
    4h 34m

  4. Drive  38.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Wirralcar car 38.4 mi
    1h
    £10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Wirraltaxi taxi 38.4 mi
    1h
    £170–210

  6. Line 37 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 37
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    4h 35m
    £10–18

Bolton to Wirral by train and foot

Calendar137Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bolton to Wirral.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 36.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Upton via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, and Bidston in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Upton via Wigan Bus Station, St Helens Central Interchange, Chalon Way West, Moorfields, Moorfields, and Bidston in around 4h 34m.

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