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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Cranfield is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Cranfield is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Cranfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Cranfield. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at War Memorial via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Bolton to Cranfield?

The distance between Bolton and Cranfield is 157 miles. The road distance is 158.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Cranfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 31m and costs £35 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Bolton to Cranfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Cranfield bus from?

Bolton to Cranfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Bus or fly from Bolton to Cranfield?

The best way to get from Bolton to Cranfield is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Bolton to Cranfield bus arrive?

Bolton to Cranfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Cranfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Cranfield is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Bolton to Cranfield.

Where can I stay near Cranfield?

There are 1050+ hotels available in Cranfield.

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

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Cranfield University Main Gatebus C10 / ...
3h 31m
£36–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
4h 50m
£25–47
Drive 157.3 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Cranfieldcar 157.3 mi
2h 52m
£38–55
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus
5h 48m
£79–238
Line 36 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
5h 41m
Fly to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
6h 28m
£59–153

Bolton to Cranfield by train and bus

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3h 31mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.4 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway 4 times a day. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN) twice daily.

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