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There are 7 ways to get from Plymouth to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Plymouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    5h 33m
    £168–235

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    9h 40m
    £28–45

  3. Drive 287.9 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Boltoncar car 287.9 mi
    4h 51m
    £70–101

  4. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    4h 28m
    £107–211

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 51m
    £153–238

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train Plymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    7h 53m
    £143–267

  7. Train, line 57 bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    6h 13m
    £80–203

Plymouth to Bolton by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadilly 4 times a week. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Shiffnall Street via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 40m.

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