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

The cheapest way to get from Northwich to Bolton is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Northwich to Bolton is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Northwich and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Northwich to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Northwich Bus Interchange and arriving at University of Bolton via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Northwich and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Northwich to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Greenbank and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Northwich to Bolton?

The distance between Northwich and Bolton is 40 miles. The road distance is 29.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northwich to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £15 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Northwich to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northwich to Bolton bus from?

Northwich to Bolton bus services, operated by Warrington's Own Buses, depart from Northwich Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Northwich to Bolton train from?

Northwich to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Greenbank station.

Train or bus from Northwich to Bolton?

The best way to get from Northwich to Bolton is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £15 - £29. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and line 19 bus and line 582 bus, which costs and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Northwich to Bolton bus arrive?

Northwich to Bolton bus services, operated by Warrington's Own Buses, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K station.

Where does the Northwich to Bolton train arrive?

Northwich to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Northwich to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Northwich to Bolton is 29 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Northwich to Bolton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Northwich to Bolton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 9 bus, and line 19 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Northwich to Bolton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Greenbank to Manchester Piccadillytrain Chester - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 33m
£16–29
Drive 29 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Northwich to Boltoncar 29 mi
42 min
£8–11
Line 9 bus, line 19 bus, line 582 bus
1. Take the bus from Northwich Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Kbus 9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M to Leigh Bus Stationbus 19 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to University of Boltonbus 582
3h 1m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Northwich to Boltontaxi 29 mi
42 min
£60–75

Northwich to Bolton by train

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Distance: 40 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Greenbank to Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northwich Bus Interchange to University of Bolton via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M and Leigh Bus Station in around 3h 1m.

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