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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Bolton is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Bolton is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bolton Interchange via Interchange, Market Place, Stockport Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Derby to Bolton?

The distance between Derby and Bolton is 90 miles. The road distance is 72.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £11 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Derby to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Bolton bus from?

Derby to Bolton bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Bolton train from?

Derby to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Bolton?

The best way to get from Derby to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £11 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 199 bus and line 203 bus and line 36 bus, which costs and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Derby to Bolton bus arrive?

Derby to Bolton bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Derby to Bolton train arrive?

Derby to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Derby to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Bolton is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Derby to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3516+ hotels available in Bolton.

Derby to Bolton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 199 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Bolton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain Reading - York / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 6m
£11–69
Bus, line 199 bus, line 203 bus, line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus Tp
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Stockport Interchangebus 199
4. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 203 / ...
5. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 36 / ...
6h 29m
Drive 72 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Boltoncar 72 mi
1h 38m
£18–25

Derby to Bolton by train

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Distance: 89.4 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Bolton via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchange via Interchange, Market Place, Stockport Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 6h 29m.

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