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How to get from Bradford to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Bolton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RL60 · NX170 · NX5404:04 PM4h06Shipley, Market Square8:10 PMBolton, Interchange$181One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
RL60 · NX170 · NX5404:04 PM4h06Shipley, Market Square8:10 PMBolton, Interchange$181One-way2 transfers
Fastest
G89095 · P2868312:04 PM1h27Bradford Interchange (BDI)1:31 PMBolton station (BON)$411One-way1 transfer
Other options
G89098 · P286931:04 PM1h28Bradford Interchange (BDI)2:32 PMBolton station (BON)$411One-way1 transfer
G89230 · P240292:34 PM1h28Bradford Interchange (BDI)4:02 PMBolton station (BON)$411One-way1 transfer
G89102 · P287032:04 PM1h28Bradford Interchange (BDI)3:32 PMBolton station (BON)$411One-way1 transfer
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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FAQs: Travel from Bradford to Bolton
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- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Bolton as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Buses mostly depart from Shipley, Market Square and arrive in Bolton, Astley Bridge.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Bolton by train.
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