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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Bolton is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Bolton is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Bolton via Chester and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Bolton?

The distance between Holyhead and Bolton is 136 miles. The road distance is 119.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £18 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Holyhead to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Bolton train from?

Holyhead to Bolton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Bolton train arrive?

Holyhead to Bolton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Bolton is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Holyhead to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3513+ hotels available in Bolton.

Holyhead to Bolton - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 575 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Bolton by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 46m
£18–67
Drive 118.7 mi
1. Drive from Holyhead to Boltoncar 118.7 mi
2h 17m
£30–43
Train via Manchester Oxford Road
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Llandudno - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
3h 49m
£27–67
Train, line 575 bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Rhyltrain
2. Take the train from Rhyl to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Noel Streetbus 575
4h 58m

Holyhead to Bolton by train

177Weekly Trains

3h 46mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Bolton via Chester and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 46m.

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