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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 13m
    £67–108
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 112
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 20m
    £36–60
  3. Drive  194.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bridgend to Boltoncar car 194.1 mi
    4h 1m
    £49–70
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    5h 48m
    £50–216
  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Bridgend to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 18m
    £96–157

Bridgend to Bolton by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Bolton, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Bridgend to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Shiffnall Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 20m.

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