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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gravesend to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gravesend to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $135.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gravesend to Bolton:
A bus is $123 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gravesend to Bolton costing on average $135 (€108).
A bus is $272 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gravesend to Bolton costing on average $284 (€227).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 6m.
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gravesend to Bolton:
A bus is $123 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gravesend to Bolton costing on average $135 (€108).
A bus is $272 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gravesend to Bolton costing on average $284 (€227).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 6m.
Bus takes on average 6h 28m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gravesend and Bolton as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gravesend station (GRV) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern to go to Bolton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bolton by bus.
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