What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bolton is to train and bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £90 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Bolton Interchange via Bus Station, Coach Station and Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Bolton via Moorgate station, London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Bolton?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Bolton is 239 miles. The road distance is 233.2 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £90 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bolton?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Bolton bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Bolton train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Bolton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Bolton?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Bolton bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Bolton train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Bolton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Bolton is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Bolton.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Bolton?

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Southend-on-Sea to Bolton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 16m
£91–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Bolton Interchangebus 540
9h 21m
£46–114
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 24m
£49–109
Drive 231.8 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Boltoncar 231.8 mi
4h 20m
£57–82
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 37m
£96–323
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h 3m
£220–390
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 11m
£125–294
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 56m
£88–244

Southend-on-Sea to Bolton by train, foot, and subway

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 237.9 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Bolton via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bolton Interchange via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Golders Green Station in around 9h 21m.

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