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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Bolton is to train via Birmingham which costs £28 - £150 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bolton Interchange via Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Bolton via Moorgate station, London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Colchester to Bolton?

The distance between Colchester and Bolton is 250 miles. The road distance is 216.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Colchester to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Bolton bus from?

Colchester to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Bolton train from?

Colchester to Bolton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Bolton?

The best way to get from Colchester to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Colchester to Bolton bus arrive?

Colchester to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Bolton train arrive?

Colchester to Bolton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Bolton is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Colchester to Bolton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to Bolton?

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3496+ hotels available in Bolton.

Colchester to Bolton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Colchester to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 1m
£57–276
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Banbury - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 5m
£28–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bolton Interchangebus 540
9h 14m
£51–90
Drive 215.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Boltoncar 215.2 mi
4h 40m
£52–75
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 31m
£83–298
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 35m
£62–176
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
5h 45m
£55–169
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 28m
£60–155
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 12m
£94–287

Colchester to Bolton by train

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Distance: 248.2 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Bolton via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bolton Interchange via Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 9h 14m.

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