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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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. 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 flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$103 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $206 Average price |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 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.
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NX540Fastest
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bolton:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bolton costing on average $44 (€36).
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bolton costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 10 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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Bolton by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Bolton by flight.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bolton by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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