There are 6 ways to get from Somerset to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 46m£107–175Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
7h 25m£25–41Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 55m£41–100Drive 208.6 mi
- Drive from Somerset to Boltoncar 208.6 mi
3h 33m£51–74Bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Branchflower Farm to Castle Waybus
- Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
4h 54mBus, train
- Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Airport Tavernbus Fal
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 50m£99–145
Somerset to Bolton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Bolton is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Somerset to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Bolton station. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Manchester Airport The Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Bolton via Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Somerset and Bolton is 236 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.
The best way to get from Somerset to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £100 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Somerset to Bolton, including transfers.
Somerset to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.
Somerset to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Somerset to Bolton is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Somerset, England and Bolton, England?
You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Bolton via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Bolton via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, and Manchester Airport in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Taunton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Taunton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Airport Tavern
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
Bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/south-west
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Branchflower Farm to Castle Way
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/somerset/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Somerset to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.
Somerset to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Bolton is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Somerset to Bolton.
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