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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Exeter is to bus which costs £19 - £65 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Exeter is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs £75 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Bolton to Exeter?

The distance between Bolton and Exeter is 259 miles. The road distance is 247.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £40 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Bolton to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Exeter bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bolton to Exeter train from?

Bolton to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Bolton to Exeter?

The best way to get from Bolton to Exeter is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £40 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 9h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £270 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Bolton to Exeter bus arrive?

Bolton to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bolton to Exeter train arrive?

Bolton to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Exeter is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Bolton to Exeter.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bolton to Exeter?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Bolton to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
5h 27m
£43–409
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 101 / ...
9h 49m
£19–65
Drive 245.7 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Exetercar 245.7 mi
4h 9m
£61–87
Fly to Exeter
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3h 20m
£76–264
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Banbury / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 33m
£43–214
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 52m
£67–189
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 42m
£119–365

Bolton to Exeter by train

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Distance: 257 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £40–400 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Bampfylde Street via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 49m.

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