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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Bolton is to bus and line 37 bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Bolton via Cheltenham Spa and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Swindon to Bolton?

The distance between Swindon and Bolton is 182 miles. The road distance is 169 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Swindon to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Bolton bus from?

Swindon to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Bolton train from?

Swindon to Bolton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Bolton?

The best way to get from Swindon to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Swindon to Bolton bus arrive?

Swindon to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Bolton train arrive?

Swindon to Bolton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Bolton is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Swindon to Bolton.

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

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Swindon to Bolton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 37 bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 50m
£76–125
Bus, line 37 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
4. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Shiffnall Streetbus 37
7h 29m
£23–41
Drive 168 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Boltoncar 168 mi
3h
£42–61
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 1m
£105–336
Train, line 575 bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
4. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Noel Streetbus 575 / ...
5h 30m
£70–115
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 42m
£113–252

Swindon to Bolton by train

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Distance: 180.8 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Bolton via Cheltenham Spa and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Shiffnall Street via Royal Well, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 29m.

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