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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 train with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G895623:53 PM3h00Nottingham station (NOT)6:53 PMBolton station (BON)$281One-way2 transfers
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G895623:53 PM3h00Nottingham station (NOT)6:53 PMBolton station (BON)$281One-way2 transfers
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G890552:45 PM2h23Nottingham station (NOT)5:08 PMBolton station (BON)$351One-way1 transfer
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G890457:45 AM2h23Nottingham station (NOT)10:08 AMBolton station (BON)$351One-way1 transfer
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G895542:53 PM2h59Nottingham station (NOT)5:52 PMBolton station (BON)$351One-way2 transfers
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P286436:39 AM3h10Nottingham station (NOT)9:49 AMBolton station (BON)$581One-way3 transfers
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Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Bolton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bolton by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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