What is the cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Bolton is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Bolton is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £9 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at University of Bolton via Queen Square Bus Station, Chalon Way West and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Bolton via Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Bolton?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Bolton is 55 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ellesmere Port to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £22 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Ellesmere Port to Bolton?

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Ellesmere Port to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Bolton bus from?

Ellesmere Port to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Bolton train from?

Ellesmere Port to Bolton train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Bolton?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 34 bus, which costs and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Bolton bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Queen Square station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Bolton train arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Bolton train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central Loop Line station.

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Bolton is 37 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Ellesmere Port to Bolton.

How do I get a train ticket from Ellesmere Port to Bolton?

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Ellesmere Port to Bolton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 34 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain Ellesmere Port - Ellesmere Port / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2h 22m
£23–46
Drive 36.4 mi
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1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Boltoncar 36.4 mi
54 min
£9–13
Bus, line 34 bus
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to St Helens Central Interchangebus 10A / ...
3. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Leigh Bus Stationbus 34
4h 23m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ellesmere Port to Boltontaxi 36.4 mi
54 min
£75–95
Train, line 575 bus
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Noel Streetbus 575 / ...
3h 6m
£17–33

Ellesmere Port to Bolton by train and foot

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2h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.1 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Ellesmere Port, England and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Bolton via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to University of Bolton via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, St Helens Central Interchange, Chalon Way West, and Leigh Bus Station in around 4h 23m.

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