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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Brighton is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £260.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Brighton via Manchester Piccadilly and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Bolton to Brighton?

The distance between Bolton and Brighton is 249 miles. The road distance is 260.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Bolton to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Brighton bus from?

Bolton to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Brighton train from?

Bolton to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Bolton to Brighton?

The best way to get from Bolton to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 9h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Bolton to Brighton bus arrive?

Bolton to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Bolton to Brighton train arrive?

Bolton to Brighton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Brighton is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Bolton to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Bolton to Brighton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at St Peter's Church via Shudehill Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

There are 8 ways to get from Bolton to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 26m
£54–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
9h 29m
£25–60
Drive 259.3 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Brightoncar 259.3 mi
4h 36m
£63–91
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
4h 58m
£85–254
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
6h 54m
£58–224
Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
5h 41m
£56–164
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
6h 14m
£61–180
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
5h 8m
£86–198

Bolton to Brighton by train and foot

322Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.6 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Brighton via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to St Peter's Church via Shudehill Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 29m.

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