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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Bolton is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Bolton is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Leicester to Bolton?

The distance between Leicester and Bolton is 119 miles. The road distance is 102.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Bolton without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 45m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Leicester to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Bolton bus from?

Leicester to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Bolton train from?

Leicester to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Bolton?

The best way to get from Leicester to Bolton is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 45m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Leicester to Bolton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Bolton train arrive?

Leicester to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Bolton is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Leicester to Bolton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Leicester to Bolton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 8 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Bolton by train, bus, or car

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 45m
£50–90
Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Shiffnall Streetbus 8
4h 53m
£13–20
Drive 102.1 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Boltoncar 102.1 mi
2h 13m
£26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 49m
£43–72
Train, line 37 bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 37 / ...
4h 17m
£53–91

Leicester to Bolton by train

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Distance: 118.6 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Shiffnall Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 53m.

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