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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Bolton is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Bolton is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Greyfriar Gate and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Bolton?

The distance between Nottingham and Bolton is 94 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £20 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Nottingham to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Bolton bus from?

Nottingham to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Greyfriar Gate station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Bolton train from?

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

Train or bus from Nottingham to Bolton?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £20 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Nottingham to Bolton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nottingham to Bolton train arrive?

Nottingham to Bolton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Bolton is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Nottingham to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3476+ hotels available in Bolton.

Nottingham to Bolton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 8 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Nottingham to Bolton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 20m
£20–72
Bus, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill InterchangeUk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Shiffnall Street8
4h 1m
Drive 84 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Bolton84 mi
1h 52m
£21–30

Nottingham to Bolton by train

102Weekly Trains

2h 20mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 93.4 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £18–65 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shiffnall Street via Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 1m.

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