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Compare bus and train for Leeds to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train 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 Leeds to Bolton:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Bolton costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Bolton
How to get from Leeds to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Bolton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:45 PM2h35Leeds7:20 PMBolton$151One-way0 transfers
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- 4:45 PM2h35Leeds7:20 PMBolton$151One-way0 transfers
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- 4:45 PM2h35Leeds7:20 PMBolton$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Bolton:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Bolton costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Bolton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Bolton, Astley Bridge.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express to go to Bolton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bolton by bus.
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