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Compare bus and train for Leicester to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $22. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$102 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Leicester to Bolton:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Bolton costing on average $102 (€81).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Bolton
How to get from Leicester to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Bolton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX151 · NX541 · NX54012:45 PM6h50Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station7:35 PMBolton, Astley Bridge$441One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX777 · NX42411:45 PM6h50Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station6:35 AMBolton, Interchange$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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L085978:18 AM2h34Leicester station (LEI)10:52 AMBolton station (BON)$901One-way2 transfers
Other options
Y12257+C43554+L0653810:10 AM2h39Leicester station (LEI)12:49 PMBolton station (BON)$731One-way2 transfers- C52102+C43547+L065369:09 AM2h40Leicester station (LEI)11:49 AMBolton station (BON)$731One-way2 transfers
- Y12260+L36567+L0654410:37 AM3h12Leicester station (LEI)1:49 PMBolton station (BON)$731One-way2 transfers
- NX151 · NX541 · NX54012:45 PM6h40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station7:25 PMBolton, Interchange$441One-way2 transfers
- NX777 · NX541 · NX5402:00 PM8h35Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station10:35 PMBolton, Astley Bridge$461One-way2 transfers
- NX777 · NX120 · NX5402:00 PM8h35Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station10:35 PMBolton, Astley Bridge$461One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Bolton:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Bolton costing on average $102 (€81).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
- 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 bus and train 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 FlixBus, National Express, Arriva Midlands to go to Bolton by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Bolton by train.
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