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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Bolton is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 11h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Bolton is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Elgin West Road and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Bolton via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Elgin to Bolton?

The distance between Elgin and Bolton is 350 miles. The road distance is 358.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £150 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Elgin to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Bolton bus from?

Elgin to Bolton bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin West Road station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Bolton train from?

Elgin to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Bolton?

The best way to get from Elgin to Bolton is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 11h 14m.

Where does the Elgin to Bolton bus arrive?

Elgin to Bolton bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Elgin to Bolton train arrive?

Elgin to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Bolton is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Elgin to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
4h 43m
£86–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
11h 14m
£60–107
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 53m
£153–281
Drive 356.8 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Boltoncar 356.8 mi
6h 38m
£87–126
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
4h 7m
£101–249
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 15m
£117–300
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
8h 32m
£141–288
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
9h 40m
£106–187

Elgin to Bolton by train

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7h 53mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 347.8 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Elgin to Bolton via Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Shiffnall Street via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 11h 14m.

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