What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Bolton Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Bolton via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton?

The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Bolton is 216 miles. The road distance is 208.4 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton bus from?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton train from?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton?

The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 3h 41m, you could also bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton bus arrive?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton train arrive?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton.

Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3666+ hotels available in Bolton.

Can I share a ride from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Bolton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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Fly to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
3h 40m
£53–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 1m
£26–49
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 41m
£70–139
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Boltonrideshare 207.2 mi
3h 30m
Drive 207.2 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Boltoncar 207.2 mi
3h 30m
£50–73
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
4h 2m
£64–175
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
6h 34m
£65–156
Bus, line 125 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Noel Streetbus 125
7h 27m
£40–96

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bolton by bus and train

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Distance: 214.3 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Bolton, England?

easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.

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