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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Bolton is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Heathrow Terminal 5 and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Bolton via London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Brighton to Bolton?

The distance between Brighton and Bolton is 249 miles. The road distance is 260.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Brighton to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Bolton bus from?

Brighton to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Bolton train from?

Brighton to Bolton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Bolton?

The best way to get from Brighton to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £210 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Brighton to Bolton bus arrive?

Brighton to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Brighton to Bolton train arrive?

Brighton to Bolton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Bolton is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Brighton to Bolton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3599+ hotels available in Bolton.

Brighton to Bolton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Brighton to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 31m
£93–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
7h 56m
£35–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
7h 53m
£47–83
Drive 258.7 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Boltoncar 258.7 mi
4h 34m
£65–93
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 45m
£104–299
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 53m
£106–243
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
5h 36m
£67–205
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 18m
£83–191

Brighton to Bolton by train and foot

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Distance: 247.5 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Bolton via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Shiffnall Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 56m.

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