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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Leicester to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leicester to Bolton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Bolton:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Bolton costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Bolton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Bolton, Interchange.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Bolton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Arriva Midlands to go to Bolton by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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