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How to get fromEastbourne to Boltonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Eastbourne to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    4h 41m
    £95–158

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Manchester Airportbus bus Uk980
    9h 55m
    £36–56

  3. Drive  270.9 mi

    1. Drive from Eastbourne to Boltoncar car 270.9 mi
    5h
    £67–97

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 16m
    £100–311

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    5h 48m
    £79–222

  6. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    6h 36m
    £90–207

Eastbourne to Bolton by train and subway

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Eastbourne to Bolton via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Bolton via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Manchester Airport, and Manchester Airport in around 9h 55m.

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