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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Wick is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Wick is to fly and bus which takes 8h 13m and costs £100 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Wick?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Wick. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Town Hall via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Wick?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Wick. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Wick via Preston, Haymarket and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

How far is it from Bolton to Wick?

The distance between Bolton and Wick is 502 miles. The road distance is 452.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Wick without a car is to train and bus via Preston which takes 12h 19m and costs £80 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 12h 19m to get from Bolton to Wick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Wick bus from?

Bolton to Wick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Wick train from?

Bolton to Wick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train, bus or fly from Bolton to Wick?

The best way to get from Bolton to Wick is to train via Edinburgh which takes 13h 45m and costs £70 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £300 and takes 15h 48m.

Where does the Bolton to Wick bus arrive?

Bolton to Wick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Bolton to Wick train arrive?

Bolton to Wick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Wick?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Wick is 452 miles. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Bolton to Wick.

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

Book your Bolton to Wick train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 178+ hotels available in Wick.

Bolton to Wick - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bolton to Wick 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, bus via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
12h 19m
£81–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
13h 53m
£49–108
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus
13h 19m
£79–278
Drive 449.5 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Wickcar 449.5 mi
8h 15m
£109–158
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus
8h 13m
£109–224
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
13h 45m
£74–219
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
14h 34m
£86–129
Fly Manchester Airport to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane MAN - WIC
15h 48m
£54–291
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus
11h 2m
£108–264
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Wick John O' Groats Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wick John O' Groats Airport (WIC)plane BHX - WIC
17h 52m
£76–371

Bolton to Wick by train and bus

36Weekly Services

12h 19mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 498.6 mi
Duration: 12h 19m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Wick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bolton to Wick via Preston, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 13h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Town Hall via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 13h 53m.

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