There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Bolton (Region) by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salford Crescent to Lostocktrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
14 min£3–6Line 36 bus
- Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 36 / ...
1h 43mRideshare
- Take the rideshare from Manchester to Bolton12.2 mi
35 min£16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manchester to Bolton (Region)taxi 16.6 mi
26 min£35–50Drive 16.6 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Bolton (Region)car 16.6 mi
26 min£4–6
Manchester to Bolton (Region) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bolton (Region) is to train which costs £3 - £6 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bolton (Region) is to train which takes 14 min and costs £3 - £6.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Bolton (Region). However, there are services departing from Piccadilly Gardens and arriving at Briksdal Way via Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salford Crescent and arriving at Lostock. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
The distance between Manchester and Bolton (Region) is 12 miles. The road distance is 16.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Bolton (Region) without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs £3 - £6.
The train from Salford Crescent to Lostock takes 14 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Manchester to Bolton (Region) bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Piccadilly Gardens station.
Manchester to Bolton (Region) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Salford Crescent station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Bolton (Region) is to train which takes 14 min and costs £3 - £6. Alternatively, you can line 36 bus, which costs and takes 1h 43m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bolton (Region), England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Salford Crescent to Lostock hourly. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchange every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Salford Crescent to Lostock
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Manchester to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £35–50
StreetCars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
Mantax
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
Manchester Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 161 270 8701
- Website
- manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Intime Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 256 1222
- Website
- intime.taxi
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Bolton (Region) bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.
Manchester to Bolton (Region) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lostock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bolton (Region) is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Manchester to Bolton (Region).
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There are 3573+ hotels available in Bolton (Region).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Bolton (Region). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




