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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Bolton is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £16 - £26 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Bolton is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Bolton via Rugby and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Northampton to Bolton?

The distance between Northampton and Bolton is 131 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Northampton to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Bolton bus from?

Northampton to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Bolton train from?

Northampton to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Bolton?

The best way to get from Northampton to Bolton is to train which takes 3h and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £16 - £26 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Northampton to Bolton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Northampton to Bolton train arrive?

Northampton to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Bolton is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Northampton to Bolton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h
£46–84
Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Shiffnall Streetbus 8
3h 48m
£16–26
Drive 134.6 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Boltoncar 134.6 mi
2h 46m
£33–48
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 14m
£80–300
Train via Coventry
1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 55m
£69–114

Northampton to Bolton by train

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Distance: 130.5 mi
Duration: 3h

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Shiffnall Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 3h 48m.

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