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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Bolton is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Bolton is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Leeds to Bolton?

The distance between Leeds and Bolton is 53 miles. The road distance is 48.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £6 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Leeds to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Bolton bus from?

Leeds to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Bolton train from?

Leeds to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Bolton?

The best way to get from Leeds to Bolton is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £6 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Leeds to Bolton bus arrive?

Leeds to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Leeds to Bolton train arrive?

Leeds to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Bolton is 48 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Leeds to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3527+ hotels available in Bolton.

Leeds to Bolton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 8 bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Leeds to Bolton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Leeds to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Boltontrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
1h 22m
£6–29
Bus, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Shiffnall Streetbus 8
2h 18m
Drive 48.1 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Boltoncar 48.1 mi
51 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leeds to Boltontaxi 48.1 mi
51 min
£180–220
Train, line 471 bus
1. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Rochdale station to Bolton Interchangebus 471
2h 19m
Bus, line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 36 / ...
3h 4m

Leeds to Bolton by train

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 52.6 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Bolton via Manchester Victoria in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Shiffnall Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 2h 18m.

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