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

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There are 7 ways to get from Brighton to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    4h 32m
    £93–144

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    8h 2m
    £42–74

  3. Drive  258.7 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Boltoncar car 258.7 mi
    4h 34m
    £64–93

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 55m
    £104–316

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain train Brighton - London Victoria
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023 / ...
    8h 13m
    £48–83

  6. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    5h 31m
    £72–215

  7. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    6h 19m
    £83–200

Brighton to Bolton by train and foot

Calendar309Weekly Services
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Bolton Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 8h 2m.

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