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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Bolton is to bus via Birmingham which costs £20 - £29 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Newhall St and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Bolton via London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Dover to Bolton?

The distance between Dover and Bolton is 273 miles. The road distance is 280.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £110 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Dover to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Bolton bus from?

Dover to Bolton bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Bolton train from?

Dover to Bolton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Bolton?

The best way to get from Dover to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £110 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Dover to Bolton bus arrive?

Dover to Bolton bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Dover to Bolton train arrive?

Dover to Bolton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Bolton is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Dover to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3591+ hotels available in Bolton.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Dover to Bolton 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 16m
£111–259
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
9h 2m
£21–28
Drive 278.5 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Boltoncar 278.5 mi
5h 5m
£69–99
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 55m
£100–278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
9h 49m
£46–67
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h 20m
£216–631
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SEN - MAN
7h 30m
£85–250
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 40m
£144–305

Dover to Bolton by train and foot

121Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

£111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 271.2 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Bolton via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Shiffnall Street via Birmingham, Newhall St, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 2m.

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