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Compare bus and train for York to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from York to Bolton
Compare the available ways to get from York to Bolton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Bolton:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Bolton costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$17. The journey takes 1h 53m versus 1h 28m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Bolton:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Bolton costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Bolton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Train Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail 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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