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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Wirral by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Brookdale Avenue Northbus bus 437
    2h 24m
    £9–21

  2. Line 575 bus, line 352 bus, line 10 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 Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 10
    4. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Brookdale Avenue Northbus bus 437
    4h 19m

  3. Drive  38.4 mi

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

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Train

    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

Bolton to Wirral by train, foot, and bus

Calendar185Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 73.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Noel Street to Brookdale Avenue North via Wigan Bus Station, St Helens Central Interchange, Chalon Way West, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, 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.

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