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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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€33 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham to Bolton
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Bolton:
A train is $1 (€0.92) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Bolton costing on average $22 (€17).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Bolton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Bolton, Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains to go to Bolton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bolton by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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