What is the cheapest way to get from Bolton to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Elephant and Castle is to bus via Victoria Coach Station which costs £8 - £26 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolton to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 3h and costs £40 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Rd via Manchester Central Coach Station and Marble Arch Station / Park Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Elephant and Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Elephant and Castle station. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Manchester Piccadilly and Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Bolton to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Bolton and Elephant and Castle is 199 miles. The road distance is 205.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bolton to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Bolton to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £40 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Bolton to Elephant and Castle?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Bolton to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Bolton to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Elephant and Castle train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bolton to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Bolton to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 3h and costs £40 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £50 and takes 6h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £200 - £410 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Bolton to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Bolton to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Bolton to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bolton to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Elephant and Castle is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Bolton to Elephant and Castle.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bolton to Elephant and Castle?

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 20299+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bolton to Elephant and Castle by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
3h
£40–213
Bus via Victoria Coach Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London VictoriaUk023 / ...
7h 17m
£8–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch540 / ...
6h 56m
£12–49
Drive 204.7 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Elephant and Castle204.7 mi
3h 49m
£52–74
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, subway
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the subway from Paddington station to Elephant & Castle station
3h 24m
£73–240
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
5h 24m
£200–406
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)MAN - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
5h 45m
£76–199
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4h 10m
£90–279

Bolton to Elephant and Castle by train and subway

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Distance: 198.3 mi
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £9–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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