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

The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to Bolton is to bus and line 125 bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glenrothes to Bolton is to drive which takes 4h and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Glenrothes station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Noel Street via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Glenrothes and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Glenrothes to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Inverkeithing and arriving at Bolton via Haymarket and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Glenrothes to Bolton?

The distance between Glenrothes and Bolton is 242 miles. The road distance is 229.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Bolton without a car is to train via Preston which takes 5h 1m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Glenrothes to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Bolton bus from?

Glenrothes to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Bolton train from?

Glenrothes to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Haymarket station.

Train, bus or fly from Glenrothes to Bolton?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Bolton is to train via Preston which takes 5h 1m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 125 bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 8h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Glenrothes to Bolton bus arrive?

Glenrothes to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.

Where does the Glenrothes to Bolton train arrive?

Glenrothes to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Glenrothes to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Glenrothes to Bolton is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Glenrothes to Bolton.

Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3664+ hotels available in Bolton.

Glenrothes to Bolton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, line 125 bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Glenrothes to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 1m
£82–155
Bus, line 125 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Noel Streetbus 125
8h 34m
£38–108
Drive 228.1 mi
1. Drive from Glenrothes to Boltoncar 228.1 mi
4h
£56–80
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 29m
£55–158
Train
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport
5h 49m
£91–159
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 17m
£72–196
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 32m
£75–181

Glenrothes to Bolton by bus and train

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Distance: 241.1 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 16m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Noel Street via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 34m.

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