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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Dunstable is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Dunstable is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Dunstable?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Asda via Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Bolton to Dunstable?

The distance between Bolton and Dunstable is 168 miles. The road distance is 169.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Dunstable without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Bolton to Dunstable, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Dunstable bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Bolton to Dunstable?

The best way to get from Bolton to Dunstable is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Bolton to Dunstable bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bolton to Dunstable?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Dunstable is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Bolton to Dunstable.

Where can I stay near Dunstable?

There are 1398+ hotels available in Dunstable.

Bolton to Dunstable - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bolton to Dunstable 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 The Quadrantbus X2 / ...
4h 32m
£57–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
5h 13m
£40–56
Drive 168.9 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Dunstablecar 168.9 mi
3h 5m
£42–60
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
5h 18m
£54–166
Line 8 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchleytrain
7h 33m
Fly Manchester Airport 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 Luton Station Interchangebus
4h 39m
£73–238
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
6h 1m
£66–201

Bolton to Dunstable by train and bus

124Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 167.5 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway 4 times a day. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN) 3 times a day.

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