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

The cheapest way to get from Thirsk to Bolton is to bus and line 37 bus which costs £14 - £20 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thirsk to Bolton is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Thirsk and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Thirsk to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Rougier Street, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Thirsk and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Thirsk and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Thirsk to Bolton?

The distance between Thirsk and Bolton is 103 miles. The road distance is 79 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thirsk to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Thirsk to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Bolton bus from?

Thirsk to Bolton bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Thirsk to Bolton train from?

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

Train or bus from Thirsk to Bolton?

The best way to get from Thirsk to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs £14 - £20 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Thirsk to Bolton bus arrive?

Thirsk to Bolton bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Thirsk to Bolton train arrive?

Thirsk to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Thirsk to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Thirsk to Bolton is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Thirsk to Bolton.

Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3599+ hotels available in Bolton.

Thirsk to Bolton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 37 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Thirsk to Bolton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thirsk to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2h 16m
£41–67
Bus, line 37 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
2. Take the bus from Rougier Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
4. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Shiffnall Streetbus 37
5h 20m
£14–20
Drive 78.5 mi
1. Drive from Thirsk to Boltoncar 78.5 mi
1h 49m
£20–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Station Roadbus 30X / ...
2. Take the train from York to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 7m
£26–45

Thirsk to Bolton by bus

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Distance: 102.2 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Thirsk to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Shiffnall Street via Station Road, Rougier Street, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 5h 20m.

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