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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Trafford is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Trafford is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Trafford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bolton Rail Station station and arriving at Eccles New Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Trafford?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Parkway via Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Bolton to Trafford?

The distance between Bolton and Trafford is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Trafford without a car is to train and tram which takes 32 min and costs £6 - £9.

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

It takes approximately 32 min to get from Bolton to Trafford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Trafford bus from?

Bolton to Trafford bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Trafford train from?

Bolton to Trafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.

Where does the Bolton to Trafford bus arrive?

Bolton to Trafford bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Eccles New Road station.

Where does the Bolton to Trafford train arrive?

Bolton to Trafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Trafford?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Trafford is 13 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Bolton to Trafford.

Where can I stay near Trafford?

There are 3755+ hotels available in Trafford.

Bolton to Trafford - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, line 22 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Bolton to Trafford by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Deansgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Parkwaytram Red Line
32 min
£6–8
Drive 13 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bolton to Traffordcar 13 mi
15 min
£4–5
Line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Rail Station to Eccles New Roadbus 22
58 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Traffordtaxi 13 mi
15 min
£30–40

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 13.2 mi
Duration: 32 min

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

Bee Network operates a bus from Bolton Rail Station to Eccles New Road every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 58 min.

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