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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Bolton is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Bolton is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at University of Bolton via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Chester to Bolton?

The distance between Chester and Bolton is 50 miles. The road distance is 39.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £18 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Chester to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bolton bus from?

Chester to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bolton train from?

Chester to Bolton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Bolton?

The best way to get from Chester to Bolton is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 19 bus and line 582 bus, which costs and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Chester to Bolton bus arrive?

Chester to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G station.

Where does the Chester to Bolton train arrive?

Chester to Bolton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Chester to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Bolton is 40 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Chester to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Chester to Bolton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 34 bus, and line 582 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Bolton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Boltontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 21m
£19–35
Drive 39.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Boltoncar 39.4 mi
59 min
£10–14
Train, line 34 bus, line 582 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Newton-le-Willowstrain
2. Take the bus from Newton-le-Willows Interchange to Leigh Bus Stationbus 34
3. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 582
2h 9m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chester to Boltontaxi 39.4 mi
59 min
£100–120
Bus, line 19 bus, line 582 bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus X30
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M to Leigh Bus Stationbus 19 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to University of Boltonbus 582
3h 27m

Chester to Bolton by train

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1h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.7 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Bolton via Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to University of Bolton via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M and Leigh Bus Station in around 3h 27m.

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