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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Bolton is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Bolton. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Noel Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Bolton via Haymarket and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Bolton?

The distance between Falkirk and Bolton is 235 miles. The road distance is 206.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Bolton without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 19m and costs £35 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Falkirk to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Bolton bus from?

Falkirk to Bolton bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from St Andrew`s Church station.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Bolton train from?

Falkirk to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Haymarket station.

Train, bus or fly from Falkirk to Bolton?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Bolton is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 19m and costs £35 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Falkirk to Bolton bus arrive?

Falkirk to Bolton bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Falkirk to Bolton train arrive?

Falkirk to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Falkirk to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Bolton is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Falkirk to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3536+ hotels available in Bolton.

Falkirk to Bolton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Falkirk to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 19m
£38–235
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Noel Streetbus 125
7h 49m
Drive 205.4 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Boltoncar 205.4 mi
3h 42m
£50–72
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 21m
£65–158
Train
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
4h 28m
£68–94
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
5h 59m
£70–204
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 2m
£58–177
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 12m
£48–168

Falkirk to Bolton by train

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4h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.2 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–55 and the journey takes 2h 16m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Noel Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 49m.

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