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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, while a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€5 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest | €5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Bolton
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Bolton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bolton:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bolton costing on average €5.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 4m.
The journey is about 18m faster (16m by train vs 34m by car) and roughly €1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€5 vs €5). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Bolton
How to get from Manchester to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Bolton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P28643
9:33 AM 0h16 Deansgate (DGT) 9:49 AM Bolton station (BON) €3 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- P28643
9:33 AM 0h16 Deansgate (DGT) 9:49 AM Bolton station (BON) €3 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G89045
9:56 AM 0h12 Deansgate (DGT) 10:08 AM Bolton station (BON) €5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P24052
10:43 AM 0h19 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 11:02 AM Bolton station (BON) €3 1 One-way 0 transfers - P24048
9:43 AM 0h19 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 10:02 AM Bolton station (BON) €3 1 One-way 0 transfers - P28637
9:09 AM 0h22 Manchester Victoria (MCV) 9:31 AM Bolton station (BON) €3 1 One-way 0 transfers
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How to travel from Manchester to Bolton?
Located in the North West of England, Bolton is a wonderful city that attracts many visitors every year. Its stunning moorlands combined with a cosmopolitan town, make Bolton a top-rated tourist destination. It is also home to the Premier League football team, Bolton Wanderers, who play their home games at the Reebok Stadium. Bolton is also situated 10 miles north-west of Manchester city center, so travel between the two is a breeze. Travelers can get from Manchester to Bolton by bus or train. The bus and train services are available every day of the week, but there are fewer services during weekends and holidays. The journey time is usually between less than an hour and two hours. The buses depart Manchester city from Manchester Chorlton St. Station and arrive at the central bus station in Bolton while the trains leave Manchester Oxford Road Station and arrive at Bolton Railway Station. Both the Bolton Railway Station and Bolton Bus Station are located at Bolton's Interchange, which is Bolton's main transportation hub.
What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bolton?
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bolton is by bus, which takes one hour and 30 minutes. The bus departs from Manchester Chorlton Station and arrives at Bolton's main bus station. These bus services are operated by National Express and depart four times a day.
What is the fastest way to travel from Manchester to Bolton?
The quickest way to get from Manchester to Bolton is by train, which can take as little as 19 minutes. This is usually a direct train that departs from Manchester Oxford Road and arrives at Bolton railway station. The trains leave every half an hour and operate every day.
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Travel from Manchester to Bolton by train
Each day, there are over 20 trains on the rail route between Manchester and Boston. The trains often take about 20 minutes to reach Bolton, without stops. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays. Two train companies serve this route: Northern Rail and TransPennine Express. Northern Rail operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bolton every 30 minutes while TransPennine Express services this route every four hours. The earliest train to Boston is usually scheduled to depart around 5:00 a.m., and the last train is around midnight. There are no sleeper services. All the trains leave from Manchester Oxford Road station and arrive at Bolton railway station. The Bolton railway station is located in the center of town, so travelers can easily access the other parts of Bolton.
Travel from Manchester to Bolton by bus
Between Manchester and Bolton, there are up to 12 bus departures. The average time for a bus to travel between Manchester and Bolton is around two hours. However, the fastest bus reaches Bolton in one hour and 30 minutes, with the earliest bus leaving Manchester is around 6:00 a.m. and the latest around 11:00 p.m. National Express offers buses four times a day that depart from Manchester Coach Station, which is only a nine-minute walk away from the Manchester city center. The point of arrival is the Bolton central bus station, which is only a three-minute walk from the town center. The Bolton central bus station is connected to other parts of the city by public transport.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Bolton
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bolton:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bolton costing on average €5.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 4m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bolton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Bolton, Interchange.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bolton by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Bolton by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 11 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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