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Compare train, bus, 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 prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. 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 $12, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$112 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $230 Average price |
3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
NX540Cheapest
NX540Fastest
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to London:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to London costing on average $39 (€31).
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolton to London costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 40m.
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and London 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 London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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