There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 51m£118–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
8h 20m£50–122Drive 245.4 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Boltoncar 245.4 mi
4h 9m£62–89Fly from Exeter
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3h 3m£80–180Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 7m£130–184Train #2
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 7m£120–227Train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 37m£124–288
Exeter to Bolton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Bolton is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Bolton is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs £80 - £180.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Birmingham Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Bolton via Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Exeter and Bolton is 259 miles. The road distance is 246.8 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Bolton without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 51m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Exeter to Bolton, including transfers.
Exeter to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Bolton is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 51m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £180 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Bolton, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Bolton via Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Shiffnall Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £120–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Exeter to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Bolton is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Exeter to Bolton.
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