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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Bolton is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Bolton is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £55 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Bolton Interchange via Black Boy PH, Airport Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Bolton via Milton Keynes Central and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Watford to Bolton?

The distance between Watford and Bolton is 177 miles. The road distance is 183.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Watford to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Bolton bus from?

Watford to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Bolton train from?

Watford to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train, bus or fly from Watford to Bolton?

The best way to get from Watford to Bolton is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £240 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Watford to Bolton bus arrive?

Watford to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.

Where does the Watford to Bolton train arrive?

Watford to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.

Can I drive from Watford to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Bolton is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Watford to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Watford to Bolton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Watford to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 10m
£58–107
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bolton Interchangebus 540
6h 31m
£31–58
Drive 182.6 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Boltoncar 182.6 mi
3h 30m
£46–66
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 26m
£63–236
Train via Coventry
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Bletchleytrain
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Coventrytrain
3. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 33m
£66–135
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
5h 32m
£71–165
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 14m
£67–211
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 33m
£114–482

Watford to Bolton by train

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Distance: 176.4 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Bolton via Milton Keynes Central and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bolton Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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