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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Ely is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Ely is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Ely?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Ely. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Market Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station and Drummer St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Ely?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Ely. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Ely via Manchester Oxford Road, Doncaster and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Bolton to Ely?

The distance between Bolton and Ely is 182 miles. The road distance is 166.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Ely without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 28m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Bolton to Ely, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Ely bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bolton to Ely train from?

Bolton to Ely train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Ely?

The best way to get from Bolton to Ely is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 28m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Bolton to Ely bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bolton to Ely train arrive?

Bolton to Ely train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Ely?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Ely is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Bolton to Ely.

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

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Where can I stay near Ely?

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Bolton to Ely - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 36 bus

There are 9 ways to get from Bolton to Ely by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Doncaster
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Elytrain
4h 28m
£34–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
8h 23m
£24–50
Drive 165.2 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Elycar 165.2 mi
3h 38m
£41–59
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 King's Cross to Elytrain
5h 11m
£76–265
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 57m
£38–129
Line 36 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 36 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Elytrain
6h 1m
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain
6h 7m
£51–174
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain
6h 41m
£56–160
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Elytrain
6h 56m
£79–225

Bolton to Ely by train

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Ely via Manchester Oxford Road, Doncaster, and Peterborough in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Market Street via Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 8h 23m.

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