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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Bolton is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop and arriving at Bolton Interchange via Newhall Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Oxford to Bolton?

The distance between Oxford and Bolton is 164 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Oxford to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Bolton bus from?

Oxford to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Bolton train from?

Oxford to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Bolton?

The best way to get from Oxford to Bolton is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Oxford to Bolton bus arrive?

Oxford to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Oxford to Bolton train arrive?

Oxford to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Bolton is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Oxford to Bolton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Oxford to Bolton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 8 bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 21m
£88–124
Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 8
5h 12m
£19–32
Drive 160 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Boltoncar 160 mi
3h 2m
£39–57
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 55m
£100–344
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bolton Interchangebus 540
6h 5m
£36–88
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 2m
£115–228

Oxford to Bolton by train

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Distance: 163.2 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Bolton Interchange via Newhall Street and Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 12m.

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