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How to get fromBournemouth to Boltonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    5h 14m
    £116–173
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    7h 48m
    £38–68
  3. Drive  233.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Boltoncar car 233.7 mi
    4h 28m
    £59–84
  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3h 26m
    £88–218
  5. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 44m
    £74–265

Bournemouth to Bolton by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Bolton, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Shiffnall Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 48m.

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