There are 5 ways to get from Manchester Victoria 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 / ...
19 min£4–8Line 8 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Victoria Rail Station to Shiffnall Streetbus 8
1h£2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manchester Victoria to Boltontaxi 12.8 mi
21 min£30–40Drive 12.8 mi
- Drive from Manchester Victoria to Boltoncar 12.8 mi
21 min£4–5Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Manchester to Bolton12.2 mi
48 min£16
Manchester Victoria to Bolton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Victoria to Bolton is to line 8 bus which costs £2 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Victoria to Bolton is to train which takes 19 min and costs £4 - £8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Victoria Rail Station station and arriving at Shiffnall Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
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 Victoria and Bolton is 11 miles. The road distance is 12.9 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Victoria to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs £4 - £8.
The train from Manchester Victoria to Bolton takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Manchester Victoria to Bolton bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Victoria Rail Station.
Manchester Victoria to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
The best way to get from Manchester Victoria to Bolton is to train which takes 19 min and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus, which costs £2 and takes 1h.
What companies run services between Manchester Victoria, 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 Victoria Rail Station to Shiffnall Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h.
- 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 Victoria Rail Station to Shiffnall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- 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 Victoria to Bolton bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shiffnall Street station.
Manchester Victoria to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Victoria to Bolton is 13 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Manchester Victoria to Bolton.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Victoria and Bolton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.