There are 8 ways to get from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Station by train, bus, night train, taxi, car, rideshare or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 21 min
$4 - $8
Cheapest option
Line 37 bus • 1 h 20 min
$3 - $5
6 alternative options
Bus • 37 min
$6 - $10
Night train • 25 min
$4 - $7
Taxi • 19 min
$60 - $75
Drive • 19 min
$3 - $5
Rideshare • 51 min
$23
Uber • 19 min
$28 - $40
What companies run services between Bolton, England and Manchester Piccadilly Station, England?
Northern Rail operates a train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Station hourly. Tickets cost $4 - $7 and the journey takes 21 min. TransPennine Express also services this route once a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $6 - $10 and the journey takes 30 min.
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4 - $7
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
- Advance Single
- $5 - $8
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $9 - $14
- Anytime Day Single
- $5 - $8
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bolton to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6 - $10
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
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- Phone
- +44 (0)1224 650100
- Website
- firstgroup.com
Bus from Bolton, Bradshawgate/Shiffnall Street (The Alma Inn) to Piccadilly Gardens (Plaza)
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $5
- Schedules at
- First
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bolton to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $60 - $75
Street Cars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 236 8033
- Website
- radiocarsmanchester.co.uk
Manchester Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 228 3355
- Website
- ilovemanchestercars.co.uk
New City Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1772 824000
- Website
- newcityviptaxis.com
Ace Ringway Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1772 200200
- Website
- ace-ringwaytaxis.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Station?
The distance between Bolton and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 18 km. The road distance is 25 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Station?
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to line 37 bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 1 h 20 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Station?
The quickest way to get from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs £40 - £55.
Is there a direct train between Bolton and Manchester Piccadilly Station?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bolton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart hourly. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Manchester Piccadilly Station?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bolton and arriving at Manchester. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
How long does it take to get from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly Station?
The train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadilly takes 21 min including transfers and departs hourly.