How to travel from Bolton to Glasgow

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Compare train and bus for Bolton to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 173 miles (279 km)

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€39

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from Bolton to Glasgow

How to get from Bolton to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bolton to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
03:10PM5h00
Bolton
08:10PMGlasgow
$261One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:10PM5h00
Bolton
08:10PMGlasgow
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:10PM5h00
Bolton
08:10PMGlasgow
$261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Megabus
12:50PM5h15
Bolton
06:05PMGlasgow
$531One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bolton to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow 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 Bolton to Glasgow.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bolton and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bolton to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $23 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Glasgow:

A bus is $0.84 (€0.67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Glasgow costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Bolton to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

The distance from Bolton to Glasgow is approximately 173 miles (279 km).
The average frequency per day from Bolton to Glasgow is:
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bolton to Glasgow:
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bolton to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Glasgow by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bolton to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
  • 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bolton to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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