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

The cheapest way to get from York to Bolton is to bus and line 37 bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Bolton is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between York and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between York and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from York to Bolton. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from York to Bolton?

The distance between York and Bolton is 78 miles. The road distance is 72.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £23 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from York to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Bolton bus from?

York to Bolton bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where do I catch the York to Bolton train from?

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

Train or bus from York to Bolton?

The best way to get from York to Bolton is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the York to Bolton bus arrive?

York to Bolton bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Bolton train arrive?

York to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from York to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Bolton is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from York to Bolton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from York to Bolton?

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Boltontrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
1h 48m
£23–39
Bus, line 37 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
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
4h 1m
£11–16
Drive 72.1 mi
1. Drive from York to Boltoncar 72.1 mi
1h 23m
£18–26
Train, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from York to Blackburntrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Palace Streetbus 1
2h 59m

York to Bolton by train

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Distance: 77.9 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from York to Bolton via Manchester Victoria in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blossom Street to Shiffnall Street via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 1m.

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