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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Kettering is to line 8 bus and bus and line 18 bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Kettering is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Kettering?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Kettering station. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Police Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Kettering?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Kettering via Manchester Piccadilly, Nuneaton and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Bolton to Kettering?

The distance between Bolton and Kettering is 143 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Kettering without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Bolton to Kettering, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Kettering bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bolton to Kettering train from?

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

Train or bus from Bolton to Kettering?

The best way to get from Bolton to Kettering is to train via Hinckley which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Bolton to Kettering bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bolton to Kettering train arrive?

Bolton to Kettering train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Kettering?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Kettering is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Bolton to Kettering.

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

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Bolton to Kettering - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bolton to Kettering by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3h 45m
£52–88
Line 8 bus, bus, line 18 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to The Squarebus X7
4. Take the bus from Market Hall to Bus Interchangebus 18
8h 15m
£18–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
6h 44m
£29–46
Drive 129.3 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Ketteringcar 129.3 mi
2h 50m
£33–47
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain
4h 30m
£104–340
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
4h 9m
£62–97

Bolton to Kettering by train

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Distance: 142.5 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Kettering via Manchester Piccadilly, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway 3 times a day. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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