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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bolton to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $434.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$115 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $434 Average price | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bolton to London
Compare the available ways to get from Bolton to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to London:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to London costing on average $115.
A bus is $386 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolton to London costing on average $434.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
The journey is about 1h 52m faster (2h 30m by train vs 4h 22m by car) and roughly $17 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($115 vs $131). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bolton to London
How to get from Bolton to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX540
10:35 AM 5h45 Bolton, Interchange 4:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX540
10:35 AM 5h45 Bolton, Interchange 4:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- BA1369
2:55 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 4:00 PM London Heathrow Airport $315 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W34028+
P286379:32 AM 2h40 Bolton station (BON) 12:12 PM London Euston (EUS) $102 1 One-way 1 transfer - W33953+G89816
5:54 AM 2h47 Bolton station (BON) 8:41 AM London Euston (EUS) $112 1 One-way 1 transfer - W33893+G89828
8:54 AM 2h47 Bolton station (BON) 11:41 AM London Euston (EUS) $122 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX424
11:15 PM 6h55 Bolton, Interchange 6:10 AM London, Earl's Court $69 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX424
11:15 PM 7h15 Bolton, Interchange 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
- BA1367
12:10 PM 1h15 Manchester Airport 1:25 PM London Heathrow Airport $369 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1383
6:05 AM 1h20 Manchester Airport 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport $377 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1373
5:20 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 6:25 PM London Heathrow Airport $457 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to London:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to London costing on average $115.
A bus is $386 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolton to London costing on average $434.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and London as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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