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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Bolton is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Bolton is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs £75 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Bolton Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Southampton to Bolton?

The distance between Southampton and Bolton is 239 miles. The road distance is 226.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £120 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Southampton to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Bolton bus from?

Southampton to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Bolton train from?

Southampton to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Bolton?

The best way to get from Southampton to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £200 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Southampton to Bolton bus arrive?

Southampton to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Bolton train arrive?

Southampton to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Bolton is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Southampton to Bolton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 44m
£124–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bolton Interchangebus 424
7h 35m
£45–112
Drive 225.5 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Boltoncar 225.5 mi
4h 4m
£56–81
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2h 54m
£79–199
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 42m
£109–203
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 38m
£100–335
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 15m
£101–266

Southampton to Bolton by train

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Distance: 237.2 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £120–170 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Bolton Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 35m.

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