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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 $15, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$109 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $229 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 London to Bolton:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bolton costing on average $109 (€88).
A bus is $197 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bolton costing on average $229 (€185).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 28m.
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Bolton
How to get from London to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Bolton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX5402:30 PM5h40London, Victoria Coach Station8:10 PMBolton, Interchange$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX5402:30 PM5h40London, Victoria Coach Station8:10 PMBolton, Interchange$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13788:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:35 PMManchester Airport$4321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W33912+
P241759:30 AM2h27London Euston (EUS)11:57 AMBolton station (BON)$1221One-way1 transfer - W34254+P241718:30 AM2h27London Euston (EUS)10:57 AMBolton station (BON)$2761One-way1 transfer
- W34038+G895859:13 AM2h39London Euston (EUS)11:52 AMBolton station (BON)$3121One-way1 transfer
- NX42411:30 PM7h05London, Victoria Coach Station6:35 AMBolton, Interchange$611One-way0 transfers
- NX032 · NX230 · NX54011:50 AM8h20London, Hammersmith Bridge Road8:10 PMBolton, Interchange$901One-way2 transfers
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BA890412:25 PM3h05London City Airport3:30 PMManchester Airport$3431One-way1 transfer- BA8906+BA875612:25 PM7h00London City Airport7:25 PMManchester Airport$3431One-way1 transfer
- BA1402+BA89064:05 PM3h20London Heathrow Airport7:25 PMManchester Airport$3971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bolton:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bolton costing on average $109 (€88).
A bus is $197 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bolton costing on average $229 (€185).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 28m.
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bolton as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bolton, Interchange.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bolton by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Bolton by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Bolton by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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