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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Bolton is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Bolton is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Bolton via Newcastle and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Bolton?

The distance between Sunderland and Bolton is 170 miles. The road distance is 122.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Sunderland to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Bolton bus from?

Sunderland to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Bolton train from?

Sunderland to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Bolton?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £17 - £27 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Sunderland to Bolton bus arrive?

Sunderland to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Sunderland to Bolton train arrive?

Sunderland to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Bolton is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Sunderland to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Sunderland to Bolton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 8 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Bolton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 14m
£59–106
Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Shiffnall Streetbus 8
4h 28m
£17–27
Drive 121.7 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Boltoncar 121.7 mi
2h 41m
£30–43
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Victoriatrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 31m
£58–107
Bus, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 37 / ...
5h 7m
£27–60

Sunderland to Bolton by train

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Distance: 169.3 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Shiffnall Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 28m.

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