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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Bolton is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Dunbar and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Bolton. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Dunbar and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Dunbar and arriving at Bolton via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Bolton?

The distance between Dunbar and Bolton is 240 miles. The road distance is 205.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Dunbar to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Bolton bus from?

Dunbar to Bolton bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Bolton train from?

Dunbar to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Dunbar station.

Train or bus from Dunbar to Bolton?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Dunbar to Bolton bus arrive?

Dunbar to Bolton bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Dunbar to Bolton train arrive?

Dunbar to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Bolton is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Dunbar to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3629+ hotels available in Bolton.

Dunbar to Bolton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Dunbar to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Newcastle - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Boltontrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport
4h 23m
£78–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
8h 55m
£37–57
Drive 203.9 mi
1. Drive from Dunbar to Boltoncar 203.9 mi
3h 58m
£50–72
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 35m
£67–203
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Newcastle - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 25m
£60–158
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 5m
£78–220
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 20m
£80–206

Dunbar to Bolton by train

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 239 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Dunbar, Scotland and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Dunbar to Bolton via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Shiffnall Street via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 55m.

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