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Compare bus and train for Bolton to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m 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 Bolton to Birmingham:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Birmingham costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Bolton to Birmingham
How to get from Bolton to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX540 · NX54110:20 AM4h20Bolton, Astley Bridge2:40 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX540 · NX54110:20 AM4h20Bolton, Astley Bridge2:40 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G89833+G010139:54 AM2h03Bolton station (BON)11:57 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$741One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G89828+G010098:54 AM2h03Bolton station (BON)10:57 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$741One-way1 transfer
- G89839+G0101810:54 AM2h03Bolton station (BON)12:57 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$741One-way1 transfer
- G89854+G0102412:54 PM2h03Bolton station (BON)2:57 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$741One-way1 transfer
- NX42411:15 PM3h30Bolton, Interchange2:45 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$241One-way0 transfers
- NX540 · NX54110:35 AM4h05Bolton, Interchange2:40 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Birmingham:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Birmingham costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Bee Network to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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