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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Bolton is to bus and line 125 bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Noel Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Bolton via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Bolton?

The distance between Hamilton and Bolton is 200 miles. The road distance is 190.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Hamilton to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Bolton bus from?

Hamilton to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Bolton train from?

Hamilton to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamilton to Bolton?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 125 bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h 38m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Hamilton to Bolton bus arrive?

Hamilton to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Bolton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamilton to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Bolton is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Hamilton to Bolton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hamilton to Bolton?

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Boltontrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2h 51m
£43–125
Bus, line 125 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Noel Streetbus 125
5h 38m
£36–80
Drive 189.6 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Boltoncar 189.6 mi
3h 12m
£47–67
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 30m
£60–180
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 50m
£56–162
Fly Glasgow Airport 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
£67–197

Hamilton to Bolton by train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 198.4 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Bolton via Preston in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Noel Street via Bus Station in around 5h 38m.

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