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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 an average ticket price of L 210 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of L 210, while a flight costs an average of L 2,189.
Distance: 172 miles (278 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
L 670 Average price | L 210 Average price Cheapest | L 2,189 Average price | L 501 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Bolton
Compare the available ways to get from London to Bolton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bolton:
A bus is L 460 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bolton costing on average L 670.
A bus is L 1,979 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bolton costing on average L 2,189.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
You'll arrive about 2h 8m sooner (2h 27m by train vs 4h 35m by car). Tickets start at around L 670 compared to roughly L 501 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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.
- NX540
4:30 PM 6h00 London, Victoria Coach Station 10:30 PM Bolton, Interchange L 210 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX540
4:30 PM 6h00 London, Victoria Coach Station 10:30 PM Bolton, Interchange L 210 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- BA1384
9:10 PM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 10:15 PM Manchester Airport L 763 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W34206+
P241625:31 AM 3h26 London Euston (EUS) 8:57 AM Bolton station (BON) L 443 1 One-way 1 transfer - W33912+P24175
9:30 AM 2h27 London Euston (EUS) 11:57 AM Bolton station (BON) L 530 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34021+G89569
7:13 AM 2h40 London Euston (EUS) 9:53 AM Bolton station (BON) L 530 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX540
1:00 PM 6h25 London, Victoria Coach Station 7:25 PM Bolton, Interchange L 246 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX424
11:30 PM 7h05 London, Victoria Coach Station 6:35 AM Bolton, Interchange L 435 1 One-way 0 transfers
- BA1372
3:20 PM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 4:30 PM Manchester Airport L 1,292 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1360
8:05 AM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 9:15 AM Manchester Airport L 1,292 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1364
9:55 AM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 11:05 AM Manchester Airport L 1,338 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bolton:
A bus is L 460 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bolton costing on average L 670.
A bus is L 1,979 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bolton costing on average L 2,189.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bolton, Interchange.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Bolton by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Bolton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bolton by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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