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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bolton to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Edinburgh:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Edinburgh costing on average $81 (€67).
A bus is $148 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolton to Edinburgh costing on average $208 (€170).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Bolton to Edinburgh
How to get from Bolton to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:05 PM8h40Bolton8:45 PMEdinburgh$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:05 PM8h40Bolton8:45 PMEdinburgh$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:05 PM8h40Bolton8:45 PMEdinburgh$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:40 AM8h55Bolton5:35 PMEdinburgh$361One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 PM8h45Bolton9:45 PMEdinburgh$551One-way0 transfers
8:25 AM9h10Bolton5:35 PMEdinburgh$771One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Edinburgh:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Edinburgh costing on average $81 (€67).
A bus is $148 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolton to Edinburgh costing on average $208 (€170).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
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