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Compare train and bus 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 $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. 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 $2, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
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$4 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Bolton to Manchester
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.
NX540Cheapest
NX540Fastest
L07210Other options
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Manchester:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolton to Manchester costing on average $5 (€4).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, Bee Network to go to Manchester by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bee Network.
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