What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Bolton is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Bolton is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Bolton via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Bolton?

The distance between Barnstaple and Bolton is 298 miles. The road distance is 264.4 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Bolton without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 33m and costs £130 - £390.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Bolton?

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Barnstaple to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Bolton bus from?

Barnstaple to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Bolton train from?

Barnstaple to Bolton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Bolton?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Bolton is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 33m and costs £130 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Bolton bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Bolton train arrive?

Barnstaple to Bolton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Bolton is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Barnstaple to Bolton.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Bolton?

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Barnstaple to Bolton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 33m
£132–381
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
9h 33m
£34–52
Drive 262.9 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Boltoncar 262.9 mi
4h 28m
£65–93
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
4h 53m
£96–309
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 12m
£127–381
Train #2
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
9h 10m
£152–276

Barnstaple to Bolton by train

116Weekly Trains

6h 33mAverage Duration

£132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 295.9 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bolton via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shiffnall Street via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 33m.

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