What is the cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Bolton is to bus which costs £8 - £22 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Bolton is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Elephant and Castle and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant and Castle to Bolton. However, there are services departing from London College of Comm and arriving at Shiffnall Street via London Victoria and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Elephant and Castle and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Elephant and Castle station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle station and arriving at Bolton via London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Bolton?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Bolton is 199 miles. The road distance is 201.5 miles.

How do I travel from Elephant and Castle to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Elephant and Castle to Bolton?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Elephant and Castle to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Bolton bus from?

Elephant and Castle to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Bolton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Elephant and Castle to Bolton?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Bolton is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £22 and takes 7h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £400 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Bolton bus arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Bolton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant and Castle to Bolton is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Elephant and Castle to Bolton.

How do I get a train ticket from Elephant and Castle to Bolton?

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3443+ hotels available in Bolton.

Elephant and Castle to Bolton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Elephant and Castle to Bolton by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 14m
£39–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
7h 4m
£8–22
Drive 200.3 mi
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Bolton200.3 mi
3h 58m
£50–72
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the subway from Elephant & Castle station to Paddington station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3h 27m
£72–239
Bus, line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchange36 / ...
7h 14m
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
5h 32m
£199–396
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4h 16m
£95–237
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Road
6h 16m
£249–514

Elephant and Castle to Bolton by subway and train

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3h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 198.3 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, Greater London, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–22 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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