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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 prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Bolton:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Bolton costing on average $70 (€57).
A bus is $221 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Bolton costing on average $263 (€212).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Flight takes on average 5h 38m.
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 · FlixBus10:40 PM12h15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:55 AMWarrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM12h15Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station10:55 AMWarrington, Winwick Street (Bus Interchange)$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W34063+
G8988912:40 PM2h54Glasgow Central (GLC)3:34 PMBolton station (BON)$771One-way1 transfer
Other options
W848997:11 AM2h56Glasgow Central (GLC)10:07 AMBolton station (BON)$471One-way0 transfers- W8490811:10 AM2h56Glasgow Central (GLC)2:06 PMBolton station (BON)$471One-way0 transfers
- W849151:09 PM2h57Glasgow Central (GLC)4:06 PMBolton station (BON)$471One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:20 AM5h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station3:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:40 PM4h00Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station2:40 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$361One-way0 transfers
BA1489 · BA13785:10 PM4h25Glasgow International Airport9:35 PMManchester Airport$2101One-way1 transfer- BA1489 · BA13805:10 PM5h20Glasgow International Airport10:30 PMManchester Airport$2101One-way1 transfer
- BA1485 · BA13783:40 PM5h55Glasgow International Airport9:35 PMManchester Airport$2791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Bolton:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Bolton costing on average $70 (€57).
A bus is $221 (€179) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Bolton costing on average $263 (€212).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Flight takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Larne Port and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Bolton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Bolton by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express.
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