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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Bolton is to bus which costs £24 - £65 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Bolton is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs £75 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Bolton?

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 47m.

How far is it from Exeter to Bolton?

The distance between Exeter and Bolton is 259 miles. The road distance is 246.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Bolton without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 47m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Exeter to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Bolton bus from?

Exeter to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Bolton train from?

Exeter to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Bolton?

The best way to get from Exeter to Bolton is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 47m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 8h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £260 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Exeter to Bolton bus arrive?

Exeter to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Bolton train arrive?

Exeter to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Bolton is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Exeter to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Exeter to Bolton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 47m
£121–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
8h 23m
£24–64
Drive 245.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Boltoncar 245.4 mi
4h 9m
£61–88
Fly
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2h 53m
£75–259
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 7m
£134–189
Train #2
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 6m
£120–211

Exeter to Bolton by train

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Distance: 257.1 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Shiffnall Street via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 23m.

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