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

The cheapest way to get from Bradford to Bolton is to bus and line 37 bus which costs £9 - £19 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bradford to Bolton is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Bradford and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bradford to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Nelson Street N2 and arriving at Shiffnall Street via St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Bradford and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bradford Interchange and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Bradford to Bolton?

The distance between Bradford and Bolton is 51 miles. The road distance is 43.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bradford to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £19 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Bradford to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Bolton bus from?

Bradford to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Nelson Street N2 station.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Bolton train from?

Bradford to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bradford Interchange station.

Train or bus from Bradford to Bolton?

The best way to get from Bradford to Bolton is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs £9 - £19 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Bradford to Bolton bus arrive?

Bradford to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Bradford to Bolton train arrive?

Bradford to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Bradford to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bradford to Bolton is 43 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Bradford to Bolton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bradford to Bolton?

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Boltontrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
1h 29m
£20–36
Bus, line 37 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Shiffnall Streetbus 37
2h 38m
£9–19
Train, line 471 bus
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Rochdaletrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Rochdale station to Bolton Interchangebus 471
1h 56m
£14–23
Drive 43.2 mi
1. Drive from Bradford to Boltoncar 43.2 mi
48 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bradford to Boltontaxi 43.2 mi
48 min
£95–120

Bradford to Bolton by train

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Distance: 50.3 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Bolton via Manchester Victoria in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Street N2 to Shiffnall Street via Manchester Central Coach Station and St Peter's Square in around 2h 38m.

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