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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Bolton is to bus which costs £4 - £12 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Bolton is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Bolton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Croft Street Schools and arriving at Bolton Interchange. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Bolton via Blackburn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Burnley to Bolton?

The distance between Burnley and Bolton is 25 miles. The road distance is 20 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £9 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Burnley to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Bolton bus from?

Burnley to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Croft Street Schools station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Bolton train from?

Burnley to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Bolton?

The best way to get from Burnley to Bolton is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £9 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £12 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Burnley to Bolton bus arrive?

Burnley to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.

Where does the Burnley to Bolton train arrive?

Burnley to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Bolton is 20 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Burnley to Bolton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Blackburntrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
2. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
1h 14m
£9–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Croft Street Schools to Bolton Interchangebus 540
1h 25m
£4–12
Drive 19.9 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Boltoncar 19.9 mi
38 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Boltontaxi 19.9 mi
38 min
£40–55
Line 483 bus, line 471 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bury Interchangebus 483
2. Take the bus from Bury Interchange to Shiffnall Streetbus 471 / ...
1h 46m
Line 152 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from St James Street to Bus Stationbus 152
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Prince Streetbus 1
1h 46m

Burnley to Bolton by train

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Distance: 24.7 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bolton via Blackburn in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Croft Street Schools to Bolton Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4–12 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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