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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Bolton is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Bolton?

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 45m.

How far is it from Somerset to Bolton?

The distance between Somerset and Bolton is 235 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Bolton without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 45m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Somerset to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Bolton bus from?

Somerset to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Bolton train from?

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

Train or bus from Somerset to Bolton?

The best way to get from Somerset to Bolton is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 45m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Somerset to Bolton bus arrive?

Somerset to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Somerset to Bolton train arrive?

Somerset to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Bolton is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Somerset to Bolton.

Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3599+ hotels available in Bolton.

Somerset to Bolton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 45m
£88–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
7h 29m
£24–35
Drive 208.6 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Boltoncar 208.6 mi
3h 33m
£52–76
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
5h 32m
£59–147
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Airport Tavernbus Fal
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 56m
£83–134
Train
1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 27m
£76–134
Bus, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 19m
£65–173

Somerset to Bolton by bus and train

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Distance: 233.9 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Shiffnall Street via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 29m.

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