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

The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Bolton is to line 18 bus and bus and line 8 bus which costs £18 - £27 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kettering to Bolton is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Kettering and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Kettering station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bolton Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Kettering and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Kettering to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Kettering and arriving at Bolton via Leicester, Nuneaton and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Kettering to Bolton?

The distance between Kettering and Bolton is 143 miles. The road distance is 130.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kettering to Bolton without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 3h 34m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Kettering to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Bolton bus from?

Kettering to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Kettering to Bolton train from?

Kettering to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Kettering to Bolton?

The best way to get from Kettering to Bolton is to train via Hinckley which takes 3h 34m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Kettering to Bolton bus arrive?

Kettering to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.

Where does the Kettering to Bolton train arrive?

Kettering to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Kettering to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Kettering to Bolton is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Kettering to Bolton.

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

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

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 34m
£52–86
Line 18 bus, bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Market Hallbus 18
2. Take the bus from Market Hall to Haymarket Bus Stationbus X3
3. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 8
8h 14m
£18–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bolton Interchangebus 540
5h 52m
£35–58
Drive 130 mi
1. Drive from Kettering to Boltoncar 130 mi
2h 46m
£32–47
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 45m
£103–288
Train
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 6m
£63–96

Kettering to Bolton by train

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Distance: 142.5 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Kettering, England and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Kettering to Bolton via Leicester, Nuneaton, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bolton Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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