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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Derby is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Derby is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Derby. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Morledge via Piccadilly, Stockport Interchange, Sylvan Park and Bakewell Road Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Derby. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Derby via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Bolton to Derby?

The distance between Bolton and Derby is 90 miles. The road distance is 72.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £9 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Bolton to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Derby bus from?

Bolton to Derby bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Derby train from?

Bolton to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Derby?

The best way to get from Bolton to Derby is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs £9 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 36 bus and line 199 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Bolton to Derby bus arrive?

Bolton to Derby bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Bolton to Derby train arrive?

Bolton to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Derby is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Bolton to Derby.

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

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Where can I stay near Derby?

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Bolton to Derby - 3 ways to travel via train, line 36 bus, line 199 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Bolton to Derby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
2h 8m
£10–74
Line 36 bus, line 199 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Sylvan Parkbus 199
3. Take the bus from Sylvan Park to Bakewell Road Bus Stationbus Tp
6h 29m
Drive 72.5 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Derbycar 72.5 mi
1h 38m
£18–25

Bolton to Derby by train

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Distance: 89.4 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Derby via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Morledge via Piccadilly Gardens, Piccadilly, Stockport Interchange, Sylvan Park, and Bakewell Road Bus Station in around 6h 29m.

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