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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Bolton is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £17 - £30 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Bolton is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Bolton. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Bolton via London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Croydon to Bolton?

The distance between Croydon and Bolton is 209 miles. The road distance is 210.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Croydon to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Bolton train from?

Croydon to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from Croydon to Bolton?

The best way to get from Croydon to Bolton is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 7h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £170 - £550 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Croydon to Bolton train arrive?

Croydon to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Bolton is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Croydon to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3496+ hotels available in Bolton.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Croydon to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 39m
£43–214
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 36m
£17–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bolton Interchangebus 540 / ...
7h 14m
£24–56
Drive 209.2 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Boltoncar 209.2 mi
4h 14m
£51–73
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 2m
£76–232
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 34m
£170–508
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 30m
£83–215
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 18m
£225–694

Croydon to Bolton by train and foot

310Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 207.6 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bolton Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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