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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to London is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £8 - £25 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to London is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Marble Arch. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and London?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to London. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at London Euston via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Bolton to London?

The distance between Bolton and London is 195 miles. The road distance is 204.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to London without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Bolton to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bolton to London train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bolton to London?

The best way to get from Bolton to London is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 40m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £230 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Bolton to London bus arrive?

Bolton to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Bolton to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bolton to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to London is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Bolton to London.

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

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

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Bolton to London - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 37 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 42m
£38–219
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
7h 8m
£8–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Marble Archbus 540
5h 40m
£27–40
Drive 203 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Londoncar 203 mi
3h 45m
£49–71
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3h 3m
£63–227
Line 37 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 37
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 540 / ...
6h 22m
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4h 14m
£83–269

Bolton to London by train

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2h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 193.7 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–200 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Marble Arch 4 times a day. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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