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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Swindon is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Swindon is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Swindon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Fleming Way via Manchester Central Coach Station and Cheltenham Racecourse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Swindon?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Swindon via Manchester Piccadilly and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Bolton to Swindon?

The distance between Bolton and Swindon is 182 miles. The road distance is 169.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £30 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Bolton to Swindon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Swindon bus from?

Bolton to Swindon bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Swindon train from?

Bolton to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Swindon?

The best way to get from Bolton to Swindon is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £30 - £240. Alternatively, you can line 37 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Bolton to Swindon bus arrive?

Bolton to Swindon bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Bolton to Swindon train arrive?

Bolton to Swindon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Swindon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Swindon is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Bolton to Swindon.

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

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Bolton to Swindon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Swindon by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
5h 29m
£35–234
Line 8 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
4. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
6h 46m
Drive 168.2 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Swindoncar 168.2 mi
2h 57m
£41–59
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
4h 6m
£94–322
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 Cheltenham Racecoursebus Cf8
3. Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Fleming Waybus Cf6
7h 53m

Bolton to Swindon by train

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Distance: 180.7 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Swindon via Manchester Piccadilly and Cheltenham Spa in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Fleming Way via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Cheltenham Racecourse in around 7h 53m.

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