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Compare bus and train for Bolton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €1, and a bus costs an average of €7.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€4 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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L05495Fastest
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FAQs: Travel from Bolton to Manchester
Travel to Manchester 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 Manchester.
There are 2 ways to get from Bolton to Manchester: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Bolton and Manchester is a train with an average price of $2 (€2).
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Manchester:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $8 (€7) from Bolton to Manchester.
The fastest way to get to Manchester from Bolton is by train with an average travel time of 15 min.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes 30 min on average.
The distance from Bolton to Manchester is approximately 11 miles (17 km).
The average frequency per day from Bolton to Manchester is:
- 2 buses a day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Manchester from Bolton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bolton to Manchester:
- Buses mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
The following travel companies offer services from Bolton to Manchester:
- Travel with National Express or Bee Network to go to Manchester by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Bolton to Manchester tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).
- Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express can take you to Manchester by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Northern Rail (3) from Bolton to Manchester for $2 (€2).
Yes, there are direct services available from Bolton to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Bee Network 2 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express with 7 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Bolton to Manchester.
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