What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bolton Junction?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bolton Junction is to bus which costs £15 - £50 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bolton Junction?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bolton Junction is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bolton Junction?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bolton Junction. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Bolton Junction via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Bradford Interchange Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bolton Junction?

The distance between Cardiff and Bolton Junction is 242 miles. The road distance is 212.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Bolton Junction without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bolton Junction without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £90 - £380.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Bolton Junction?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Cardiff to Bolton Junction, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bolton Junction bus from?

Cardiff to Bolton Junction bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Bolton Junction?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bolton Junction is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £90 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £50 and takes 7h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £240 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bolton Junction bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bolton Junction bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bolton Junction?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bolton Junction is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Cardiff to Bolton Junction.

Where can I stay near Bolton Junction?

There are 2736+ hotels available in Bolton Junction.

Cardiff to Bolton Junction - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Bolton Junction 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol ParkwaySwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to LeedsPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 24m
£93–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk070 / ...
7h 23m
£16–46
Drive 211.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Bolton Junction211.3 mi
4h 21m
£53–77
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)CWL - LBA
8h 13m
£70–235
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford InterchangeManchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
5h 45m
£56–102
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Nelson Street N2131 / ...
7h 52m
£26–80
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BRS - LBA
6h 44m
£76–152
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leeds
6h 23m
£64–223

Cardiff to Bolton Junction by train and bus

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5h 24mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.6 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bolton Junction, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bolton Junction via Bristol Parkway, Leeds, Bradford Interchange, and Little Germany Z in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bolton Junction via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Bradford Interchange Bus Station in around 7h 23m.

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