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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Bolton is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Bolton Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Bolton via Kettering, Nottingham and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Luton to Bolton?

The distance between Luton and Bolton is 170 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Bolton without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Luton to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Bolton bus from?

Luton to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Bolton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Luton to Bolton?

The best way to get from Luton to Bolton is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 3h 55m, you could also train, which costs £90 - £150 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Luton to Bolton bus arrive?

Luton to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.

Where does the Luton to Bolton train arrive?

Luton to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.

Can I drive from Luton to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Bolton is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Luton to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 49m
£51–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bolton Interchangebus 540
5h 15m
£32–79
Drive 167.1 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Boltoncar 167.1 mi
3h 14m
£41–59
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
3h 55m
£57–134
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 4m
£92–149
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 30m
£66–263
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
4h 27m
£67–198

Luton to Bolton by bus

20Weekly Buses

5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 168.8 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bolton Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Ryanair and easyJet fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN) twice daily.

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