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Compare train and bus for Bolton to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. 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 €14, while a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€24 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Leeds:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Leeds costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-0.67. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 1m 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 Bolton to Leeds
How to get from Bolton to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX540 · NX17012:10 PM3h20Bolton, Astley Bridge3:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station€151One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX540 · NX17012:10 PM3h20Bolton, Astley Bridge3:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station€151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C32595+
G160037:20 PM1h50Bolton station (BON)9:10 PMLeeds station (LDS)€251One-way1 transfer
Other options
G89858 · P24117+
G163205:56 PM2h40Bolton station (BON)8:36 PMLeeds station (LDS)€231One-way2 transfers
L89315+
G157899:19 AM1h51Bolton station (BON)11:10 AMLeeds station (LDS)€251One-way1 transfer
G89896+
G158116:36 PM2h14Bolton station (BON)8:50 PMLeeds station (LDS)€251One-way1 transfer
NX540 · NX1708:50 AM3h20Bolton, Astley Bridge12:10 PMLeeds, Coach Station€151One-way1 transfer
NX540 · NX17012:25 PM3h05Bolton, Interchange3:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station€161One-way1 transfer
NX540 · NX1709:00 AM3h10Bolton, Interchange12:10 PMLeeds, Coach Station€161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Leeds:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Leeds costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Leeds by train.
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