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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Bolton is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Bolton via Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Greenock to Bolton?

The distance between Greenock and Bolton is 235 miles. The road distance is 224.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Greenock to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Bolton bus from?

Greenock to Bolton bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Bolton train from?

Greenock to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Greenock to Bolton?

The best way to get from Greenock to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Greenock to Bolton bus arrive?

Greenock to Bolton bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greenock to Bolton train arrive?

Greenock to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Bolton is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Greenock to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Boltontrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 12m
£84–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 54m
£31–47
Drive 222.8 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Boltoncar 222.8 mi
3h 48m
£55–79
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 30m
£65–185
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Waterloo Lanebus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 20m
£67–140
Bus, line 125 bus
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Noel Streetbus 125
9h 11m
£42–94
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
5h 57m
£72–202
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 8m
£78–187

Greenock to Bolton by train

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Distance: 233.6 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to Bolton via Glasgow Central and Lancaster in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 54m.

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