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4.6Travel Information to Bolton from Birmingham
 Distance | 79 miles (127 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $11 - $32 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $11 (€9) • 2 h |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $11 (€9) • 2 h |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or CrossCountry |
Travel 79 miles (127 km) by train or bus from Birmingham to Bolton. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Birmingham to Bolton.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Bolton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Bolton
Travel to Bolton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Bolton.
There are 2 ways to get from Birmingham to Bolton: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bolton from Birmingham is by taking a bus, which costs on average $11 (€9).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Birmingham to Bolton:
Taking a bus costs $21 (€19) less than taking a train, which costs on average $32 (€29) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Birmingham to Bolton is by bus with an average journey time of 2 h.
There are alternative travel options to Bolton that take longer:
Getting to Bolton by train takes 2 h 6 min on average.
The distance is approximately 79 miles (127 km) from Birmingham to Bolton.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Bolton is:
- 3 buses a day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Bolton from Birmingham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to Bolton:
- Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Birmingham to Bolton depart from Birmingham, Coach Station to Bolton, Interchange.
The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Bolton:
- FlixBus, Megabus, National Express or NX West Midlands can take you to Bolton by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Birmingham to Bolton for $11 (€9).
- CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country can take you to Bolton by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for CrossCountry from Birmingham to Bolton for $33 (€30).
Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Bolton with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to Bolton with Megabus or National Express.
Direct services to Bolton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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