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 8 bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 3h 23m.

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 York and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

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 2h 20m.

How far is it from York to Bolton?

The distance between York and Bolton is 83 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 2h 20m and costs £29 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m 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 FlixBus, depart from York 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 2h 20m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the York to Bolton bus arrive?

York to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

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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York to Bolton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 8 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 20m
£29–50
Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from York to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk074
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Shiffnall Streetbus 8
3h 23m
£9–13
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
3h 9m

York to Bolton by train

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Distance: 82.3 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Manchester Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York to Shiffnall Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 3h 23m.

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