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How to get fromSouthampton to Boltonby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 45m
    £128–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 28m
    £44–107

  3. Drive 225.5 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Boltoncar car 225.5 mi
    4h 4m
    £55–80

  4. Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2h 55m
    £79–180

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    6h 46m
    £111–206

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 23m
    £85–307

  7. Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SOU - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    6h 26m
    £96–307

Southampton to Bolton by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Shiffnall Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 28m.

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