There are 5 ways to get from Manchester Arndale to Bolton by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Boltontrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
27 min£4–8Line 8 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Mary's Gate to Shiffnall Streetbus 8
1h 3m£2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manchester Arndale to Boltontaxi 12.9 mi
21 min£30–40Drive 12.9 mi
- Drive from Manchester Arndale to Boltoncar 12.9 mi
21 min£4–5Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Manchester to Bolton12.2 mi
42 min£16
Manchester Arndale to Bolton by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Arndale to Bolton is to line 8 bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Arndale to Bolton is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £30 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Mary's Gate and arriving at Shiffnall Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Bolton. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Manchester Arndale and Bolton is 11 miles. The road distance is 13 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Arndale to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £8.
The train from Manchester Victoria to Bolton takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Manchester Arndale to Bolton bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from St Mary's Gate station.
Manchester Arndale to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
The best way to get from Manchester Arndale to Bolton is to train which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus, which costs £2 and takes 1h 3m.
What companies run services between Manchester Arndale, England and Bolton, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Bolton every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from St Mary's Gate to Shiffnall Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 58 min.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from St Mary's Gate to Shiffnall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Manchester to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
Intime Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 256 1222
- Website
- intime.taxi
Manchester Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 161 270 8701
- Website
- manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Mantax
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
StreetCars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Arndale to Bolton bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shiffnall Street station.
Manchester Arndale to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Arndale to Bolton is 13 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Manchester Arndale to Bolton.
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There are 3659+ hotels available in Bolton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Arndale and Bolton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.