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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Bolton is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 43m.

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 - £60.

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 London Heathrow Airport and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

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 169.4 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 £85 - £140.

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 £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Swindon to Bolton bus arrive?

Swindon to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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, car, and 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
£87–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk044 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980 / ...
8h 43m
£29–48
Drive 168.4 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Boltoncar 168.4 mi
3h
£42–60
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
3h 59m
£106–353
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 34m
£75–128
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
£117–264

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 London Heathrow Airport, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 43m.

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