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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 $55, while a flight costs an average of $459.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$74 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $459 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Glasgow to Bolton
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Bolton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Bolton:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Bolton costing on average $74 (€62).
A bus is $405 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Bolton costing on average $459 (€387).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
The journey is about 40m faster (2h 50m by train vs 3h 30m by car) and roughly $40 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($74 (€62) vs $113 (€96)). 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 Glasgow to Bolton
How to get from Glasgow to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Bolton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
10:20 AM 5h00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 3:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:20 AM 5h00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 3:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W34063+
G8988912:40 PM 2h54 Glasgow Central (GLC) 3:34 PM Bolton station (BON) $116 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
W849223:08 PM 2h58 Glasgow Central (GLC) 6:06 PM Bolton station (BON) $70 1 One-way 0 transfers- W84915
1:09 PM 2h57 Glasgow Central (GLC) 4:06 PM Bolton station (BON) $81 1 One-way 0 transfers - W84903
9:09 AM 2h58 Glasgow Central (GLC) 12:07 PM Bolton station (BON) $81 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
10:40 PM 4h00 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 2:40 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange $70 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:15 PM 14h05 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 11:20 AM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East $88 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:55 PM 15h50 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 3:45 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East $105 1 One-way 1 transfer
- BA1487 · BA1384
6:45 PM 3h30 Glasgow International Airport 10:15 PM Manchester Airport $148 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA1485 · BA1384
5:40 PM 4h35 Glasgow International Airport 10:15 PM Manchester Airport $148 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA1479 · BA1372
11:40 AM 4h50 Glasgow International Airport 4:30 PM Manchester Airport $148 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Bolton:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Bolton costing on average $74 (€62).
A bus is $405 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Bolton costing on average $459 (€387).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Bolton as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Ferries mostly depart from Larne Port and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Bolton by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bolton by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express to go to Bolton by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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