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

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Bolton is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Bolton via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Paisley to Bolton?

The distance between Paisley and Bolton is 219 miles. The road distance is 208.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paisley to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Paisley to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Bolton bus from?

Paisley to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Bolton train from?

Paisley to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Paisley to Bolton?

The best way to get from Paisley to Bolton is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Paisley to Bolton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paisley to Bolton train arrive?

Paisley to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Paisley to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Bolton is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Paisley to Bolton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 40m
£49–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 30m
£27–49
Drive 206.9 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Boltoncar 206.9 mi
3h 35m
£52–75
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
4h 53m
£56–158
Bus, line 125 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Noel Streetbus 125
9h 15m
£40–64
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
5h 40m
£67–184
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 35m
£63–152
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
7h 55m
£71–177

Paisley to Bolton by train

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Distance: 217.6 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Paisley, Scotland and Bolton, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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