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Compare bus and train for Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 $15, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton:
A train is $1 (€0.87) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
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How to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:55 PM1h26Stoke-on-Trent3:21 PMBolton$151One-way0 transfers
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- 1:55 PM1h26Stoke-on-Trent3:21 PMBolton$151One-way0 transfers
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- 1:55 PM1h26Stoke-on-Trent3:21 PMBolton$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton:
A train is $1 (€0.87) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Bolton costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stoke-on-Trent and Bolton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Bolton, Interchange.
- Travel with Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Bolton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bolton by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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