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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Bolton is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Bolton via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Bolton?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Bolton is 201 miles. The road distance is 197.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Kilmarnock to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Bolton bus from?

Kilmarnock to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Bolton train from?

Kilmarnock to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.

Train, bus or fly from Kilmarnock to Bolton?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £210 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Bolton bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Bolton train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Bolton is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Kilmarnock to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 15m
£65–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 58m
£35–52
Drive 196.4 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Boltoncar 196.4 mi
3h 39m
£49–70
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 58m
£68–203
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
8h 3m
£43–70
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
6h 46m
£74–218
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
7h 11m
£82–207
Fly Glasgow Airport 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 30m
£68–167

Kilmarnock to Bolton by train

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Distance: 200.2 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Bolton via Carlisle in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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