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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Bolton is to bus via Birmingham which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Bolton Interchange via Newhall Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Bolton?

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

How far is it from Cambridge to Bolton?

The distance between Cambridge and Bolton is 251 miles. The road distance is 168.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Bolton without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 4m and costs £95 - £180.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Bolton bus from?

Cambridge to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Bolton train from?

Cambridge to Bolton train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Bolton?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Bolton is to train via London which takes 4h 4m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £210 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Cambridge to Bolton bus arrive?

Cambridge to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Cambridge to Bolton train arrive?

Cambridge to Bolton train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Bolton is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Cambridge to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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There are 9 ways to get from Cambridge to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 4m
£96–179
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 12m
£23–39
Drive 167.8 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Boltoncar 167.8 mi
3h 33m
£41–59
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 30m
£104–377
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 27m
£94–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bolton Interchangebus 540
6h 57m
£33–77
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 29m
£59–207
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 6m
£71–184
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 25m
£135–314

Cambridge to Bolton by train and foot

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Distance: 249.9 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Bolton via King's Cross, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Bolton Interchange via Newhall Street and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 12m.

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