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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Bolton is to bus via Birmingham which costs £24 - £70 and takes 7h 37m.

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 3h 2m and costs £75 - £270.

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 Bampfylde Street and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

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 50m.

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 50m and costs £40 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Bampfylde Street 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 50m and costs £40 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £24 - £70 and takes 7h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £270 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Exeter to Bolton bus arrive?

Exeter to Bolton bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 50m
£43–196
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 37m
£24–69
Drive 245.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Boltoncar 245.4 mi
4h 9m
£60–87
Fly from Exeter
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3h 2m
£76–263
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 31m
£86–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
7h 48m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 22m
£123–325
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
6h
£100–202

Exeter to Bolton by train

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4h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 257.1 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bolton via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, and Manchester Airport in around 7h 37m.

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