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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 101 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 101, while a train costs an average of DKK 374.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 374 Average price | DKK 101 Average price Cheapest | DKK 204 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Nottingham to Bolton
Compare the available ways to get from Nottingham to Bolton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Bolton:
A bus is DKK 273 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Bolton costing on average DKK 374.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
Tickets start at around DKK 374 compared to roughly DKK 204 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 169. The journey takes 2h 15m versus 2h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Bolton
How to get from Nottingham to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Bolton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:55 PM 3h43 Nottingham 8:38 PM Bolton Find prices1 transfer
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4:55 PM 3h43 Nottingham 8:38 PM Bolton Find prices1 transfer
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4:55 PM 3h43 Nottingham 8:38 PM Bolton Find prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Bolton:
A bus is DKK 273 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Bolton costing on average DKK 374.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Bolton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express to go to Bolton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bolton by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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