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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Bolton is to line 110 bus and bus and line 37 bus which costs £11 - £24 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Bolton is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Bolton?

The distance between Wakefield and Bolton is 50 miles. The road distance is 47.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £18 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Wakefield to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Bolton bus from?

Wakefield to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wakefield Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Bolton train from?

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

Train or bus from Wakefield to Bolton?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Bolton is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 110 bus and bus and line 37 bus, which costs £11 - £24 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Wakefield to Bolton bus arrive?

Wakefield to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Wakefield to Bolton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wakefield to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Bolton is 47 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Wakefield to Bolton.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 35m
£18–32
Line 110 bus, bus, line 37 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 110 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Shiffnall Streetbus 37
3h 36m
£12–24
Drive 47 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Boltoncar 47 mi
59 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wakefield to Boltontaxi 47 mi
59 min
£95–120
Line 268 bus, bus, line 471 bus
1. Take the bus from Westgate B to Carr Bottom Roadbus 268
2. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Rochdale Interchangebus 587
3. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 471
4h 41m

Wakefield to Bolton by train

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Distance: 50.1 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Shiffnall Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 3h 36m.

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