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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Bolton is to car ferry which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Bolton is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Noel Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

How far is it from Belfast to Bolton?

The distance between Belfast and Bolton is 195 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Bolton without a car is to car ferry and Bus and train which takes 10h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Belfast to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Bolton bus from?

Belfast to Bolton bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Bolton bus arrive?

Belfast to Bolton bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3535+ hotels available in Bolton.

Belfast to Bolton - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and Bus

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Bolton by plane, car ferry, bus, train, busferry, or car

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2h 50m
£30–131
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
10h 30m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
11h 3m
£88–406
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
12h 19m
£40–74
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
3h 20m
£30–106
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3h 28m
£38–147
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Boltontrain
4h 3m
£35–127
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
4h 30m
£31–119
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Boltontrain
5h 36m
£54–194
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
12h 36m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Boltoncar
6h 21m
£81–122

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Bolton.

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Distance: 193.9 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Bolton, England?

easyJet and Aer Lingus fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 8h.

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