What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Bolton is to bus via Birmingham which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Bolton is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £80 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick Airport to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Newhall Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Bolton via Victoria station, London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Bolton?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Bolton is 224 miles. The road distance is 234 miles.

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £80 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Bolton?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Gatwick Airport to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Bolton bus from?

Gatwick Airport to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Bolton train from?

Gatwick Airport to Bolton train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Gatwick Airport to Bolton?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Bolton is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 4h.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Bolton bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Bolton train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Bolton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Bolton is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Gatwick Airport to Bolton.

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick Airport to Bolton?

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 40m
£85–157
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk920
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 44m
£28–48
Drive 232.6 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Boltoncar 232.6 mi
4h 13m
£57–82
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
4h
£58–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
9h 54m
£48–122
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
4h 42m
£76–188
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 8m
£88–309
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 40m
£118–269

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 222.8 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Bolton via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Shiffnall Street via Newhall Street and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 44m.

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