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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Bolton is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Noel Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Bolton via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Bolton?

The distance between Hamilton and Bolton is 200 miles. The road distance is 190.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Hamilton to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Bolton bus from?

Hamilton to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Bolton train from?

Hamilton to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamilton to Bolton?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Hamilton to Bolton bus arrive?

Hamilton to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Bolton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamilton to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Bolton is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Hamilton to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3591+ hotels available in Bolton.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Boltontrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 50m
£38–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Noel Streetbus 125
5h 44m
£28–43
Drive 189.6 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Boltoncar 189.6 mi
3h 12m
£47–67
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 18m
£65–177
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 11m
£73–217
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 10m
£73–203

Hamilton to Bolton by train

150Weekly Trains

2h 50mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hamilton to Bolton.

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Distance: 198.4 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Bolton via Preston in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Noel Street via Bus Station in around 5h 44m.

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