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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price |
3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bolton:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bolton costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 4 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Brunel Street and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, NX West Midlands to go to Bolton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Bolton by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express.
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