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 £50 - £130 and takes 14h 35m.

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 7m and costs £100 - £240.

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 Noel Street and arriving at Town Hall via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

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 47m.

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 21m and costs £75 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 12h 21m 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 Bus 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 fly which takes 9h 18m and costs £40 - £220. Alternatively, you can train via Edinburgh, which costs £70 - £240 and takes 13h 47m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 14h 35m.

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 169+ 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 21m
£77–237
Fly Manchester Airport to Wick
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick (WIC)plane MAN - WIC
9h 18m
£44–211
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
£108–156
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 47m
£70–232
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
14h 34m
£86–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
14h 35m
£52–122
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 7m
£109–234
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
10h 57m
£108–239
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Wick
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wick (WIC)plane BHX - WIC
12h 15m
£56–351

Bolton to Wick by train and bus

36Weekly Services

12h 21mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 498.7 mi
Duration: 12h 21m

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

Loganair, World Ticket, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Wick (WIC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bolton to Wick via Preston, Haymarket, and Inverness in around 13h 47m.

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