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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bolton:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bolton costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8. The journey takes 1h 53m versus 1h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Bolton
How to get from Birmingham to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Bolton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX541 · NX5403:20 PM5h00Birmingham, Coach Station8:20 PMBolton, Astley Bridge$181One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX541 · NX5403:20 PM5h00Birmingham, Coach Station8:20 PMBolton, Astley Bridge$181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G00849+
G890479:01 AM2h07Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:08 AMBolton station (BON)$931One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G00851+G8958910:01 AM2h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:21 PMBolton station (BON)$841One-way1 transfer
- G00855+G8959711:01 AM2h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:21 PMBolton station (BON)$841One-way1 transfer
- G66721+G895859:30 AM2h22Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:52 AMBolton station (BON)$841One-way1 transfer
- NX541 · NX5403:20 PM4h50Birmingham, Coach Station8:10 PMBolton, Interchange$201One-way1 transfer
- NX4243:25 AM3h10Birmingham, Coach Station6:35 AMBolton, Interchange$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bolton:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bolton costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Bolton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Bolton, Interchange.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Bolton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Bolton by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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