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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Luton is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Luton is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Luton?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Luton. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Luton via Manchester Piccadilly and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Bolton to Luton?

The distance between Bolton and Luton is 226 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Luton without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Bolton to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Luton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bolton to Luton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bolton to Luton?

The best way to get from Bolton to Luton is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Bolton to Luton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bolton to Luton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bolton to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Luton is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Bolton to Luton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Luton?

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Bolton to Luton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lutontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
3h 33m
£84–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
5h 7m
£31–76
Drive 171.4 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Lutoncar 171.4 mi
3h 4m
£42–61
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
4h 52m
£53–155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
4h 5m
£51–91
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
5h 7m
£92–143
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 Farringdon to Lutontrain
4h 15m
£86–261
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 16m
£62–181
Fly Manchester Airport 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
3. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Lutontrain
4h 55m
£121–266

Bolton to Luton by train and foot

321Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.2 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Luton via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway twice daily. Tickets cost £27–70 and the journey takes 4h.

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