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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Bolton is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Bolton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Airport The Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Bristol to Bolton?

The distance between Bristol and Bolton is 183 miles. The road distance is 175.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Bristol to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Bolton bus from?

Bristol to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Bolton train from?

Bristol to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Bolton?

The best way to get from Bristol to Bolton is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 4h 59m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Bristol to Bolton bus arrive?

Bristol to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bristol to Bolton train arrive?

Bristol to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Bolton is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Bristol to Bolton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3595+ hotels available in Bolton.

Bristol to Bolton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 8 bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 29m
£79–118
Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Shiffnall Streetbus 8
5h 3m
£21–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
4h 59m
£31–56
Drive 174.4 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Boltoncar 174.4 mi
3h
£44–63
Fly Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
5h 10m
£58–146
Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
5h 57m
£64–172
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 41m
£122–357

Bristol to Bolton by train

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Distance: 181.9 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bolton via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, and Manchester Airport in around 4h 59m.

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