What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Bolton is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Whitemoss Roundabout and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Bolton via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Bolton?

The distance between East Kilbride and Bolton is 209 miles. The road distance is 194 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £35 - £120.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Bolton?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from East Kilbride to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Bolton bus from?

East Kilbride to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Bolton train from?

East Kilbride to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train, bus or fly from East Kilbride to Bolton?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Bolton is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 59m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Bolton bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Bolton train arrive?

East Kilbride to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Bolton is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from East Kilbride to Bolton.

How do I get a train ticket from East Kilbride to Bolton?

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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East Kilbride to Bolton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 57m
£40–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 59m
£30–47
Drive 192.9 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Boltoncar 192.9 mi
3h 20m
£49–70
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 28m
£63–175
Train via Lancaster
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Boltontrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 9m
£66–127
Bus, line 125 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Noel Streetbus 125
7h 5m
£31–50
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 15m
£69–201
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 46m
£72–199
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 10m
£64–159

East Kilbride to Bolton by bus and train

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Distance: 207.5 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Bolton, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Preston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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