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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Bolton is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £90 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Bolton Interchange via Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Bolton. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Bolton via Moorgate station, London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Essex to Bolton?

The distance between Essex and Bolton is 240 miles. The road distance is 205.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Essex to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Bolton bus from?

Essex to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Essex to Bolton train from?

Essex to Bolton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train, bus or fly from Essex to Bolton?

The best way to get from Essex to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £180 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Essex to Bolton bus arrive?

Essex to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Essex to Bolton train arrive?

Essex to Bolton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Essex to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Bolton is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Essex to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3669+ hotels available in Bolton.

Essex to Bolton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 7m
£91–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Bolton Interchangebus 540
8h 26m
£47–114
Drive 203.9 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Boltoncar 203.9 mi
4h 29m
£50–72
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 28m
£96–323
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
7h 55m
£114–179
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 55m
£51–171
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 33m
£63–169
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 14m
£132–307

Essex to Bolton by train, foot, and subway

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4h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.2 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Bolton via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Bolton Interchange via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Golders Green Station in around 8h 26m.

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