There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Manchester Arena by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
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- Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Victoriatrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
22 min£4–6Line 8 bus
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Victoria Rail Stationbus 8
1h 13mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Bolton to Manchester Arenataxi 12.9 mi
21 min£30–40Drive 12.9 mi
- Drive from Bolton to Manchester Arenacar 12.9 mi
21 min£4–5Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Bolton to Manchester12.3 mi
49 min£16
Bolton to Manchester Arena by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Manchester Arena is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Bolton to Manchester Arena is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £30 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Victoria Rail Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bolton and arriving at Manchester Victoria. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Bolton and Manchester Arena is 11 miles. The road distance is 13 miles.
The best way to get from Bolton to Manchester Arena without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs £4 - £6.
The train from Bolton to Manchester Victoria takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Bolton to Manchester Arena bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Interchange station.
Bolton to Manchester Arena train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.
The best way to get from Bolton to Manchester Arena is to train which takes 22 min and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus, which costs and takes 1h 13m.
What companies run services between Bolton, England and Manchester Arena, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Bolton to Manchester Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Victoria Rail Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Bolton to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £4–6
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Victoria Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bolton to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
Orbit Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 465 555
- Website
- orbit.taxi
Bradshawgate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 861 010
Bolton Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7903 565 024
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Bolton to Manchester Arena bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Victoria Rail Station.
Bolton to Manchester Arena train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Manchester Arena is 13 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Bolton to Manchester Arena.
Book your Bolton to Manchester Arena train tickets online with Omio.
There are 3587+ hotels available in Manchester Arena.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bolton and Manchester Arena. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.