What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Bolton is to train and car ferry which costs £40 - £60 and takes 13h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Bolton is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

Is there a direct ferry between Northern Ireland and Bolton?

No, there is no direct ferry from Northern Ireland to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Belfast and arriving at Liverpool via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Bolton?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Bolton is 195 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Bolton without a car is to train and car ferry via Glasgow which takes 11h 5m and costs £160 - £490.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Bolton?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Northern Ireland to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Bolton bus from?

Northern Ireland to Bolton bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Bolton bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Bolton bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3626+ hotels available in Bolton.

Northern Ireland to Bolton - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Bolton by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2h 50m
£39–137
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LDY - MAN
3h 10m
£31–319
Train, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
11h 5m
£166–485
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
12h 12m
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
12h 13m
£46–109
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
3h 20m
£36–122
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Boltontrain
4h 2m
£45–154
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3h 27m
£50–154
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
11h 20m
£84–161
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
13h 27m
£41–59
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Boltoncar
6h 13m
£81–303

Northern Ireland to Bolton by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

12h 13mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.9 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Bolton, England?

easyJet and Aer Lingus fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £36–90 and the journey takes 8h.

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