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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bolton is to bus via Paris which costs £45 - £110 and takes 28h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bolton is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs £35 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Bolton Interchange via Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bolton. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Bolton via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Nord, London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Basel to Bolton?

The distance between Basel and Bolton is 615 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bolton without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 26m and costs £170 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Basel to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bolton bus from?

Basel to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bolton train from?

Basel to Bolton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Bolton?

The best way to get from Basel to Bolton is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs £170 - £550 and takes 10h 26m, you could also bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 23h 7m.

Where does the Basel to Bolton bus arrive?

Basel to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Bolton?

Bolton is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 7:34 PM in Basel and 6:34 PM in Bolton.

Where does the Basel to Bolton train arrive?

Basel to Bolton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 880+ hotels available in Bolton.

Basel to Bolton - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Bolton by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Basel to Manchester Airport
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BSL - MAN
4h 52m
£39–153
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
10h 26m
£172–535
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bolton Interchangebus 540 / ...
23h 7m
£60–134
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basel to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Boltoncar
13h
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ZRH - MAN
6h 12m
£52–181
Fly Basel to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BSL - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
9h 53m
£65–193
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
11h 44m
£171–641
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus
28h 55m
£47–106
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Boltoncar
14h
£187–285

Basel to Bolton by train and foot

32Weekly Services

10h 26mAverage Duration

£172Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 611.3 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bolton, England?

easyJet, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Bolton via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 10h 26m.

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