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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Bolton is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Bolton is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at University of Bolton via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Bolton via Liverpool South Parkway and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Bolton?

The distance between Runcorn and Bolton is 46 miles. The road distance is 27.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £6 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Runcorn to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Bolton bus from?

Runcorn to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Runcorn High Street- Stand C station.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Bolton train from?

Runcorn to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool South Parkway station.

Train or bus from Runcorn to Bolton?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Bolton is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £6 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus and line 19 bus and line 582 bus, which costs and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Runcorn to Bolton bus arrive?

Runcorn to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G station.

Where does the Runcorn to Bolton train arrive?

Runcorn to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Runcorn to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Bolton is 27 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Runcorn to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Runcorn to Bolton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 19 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Boltontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 23m
£6–29
Bus, line 19 bus, line 582 bus
1. Take the bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus 110
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M to Leigh Bus Stationbus 19 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to University of Boltonbus 582
2h 17m
Drive 27.2 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Boltoncar 27.2 mi
40 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Runcorn to Boltontaxi 27.2 mi
40 min
£55–70

Runcorn to Bolton by train

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Distance: 46.1 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Bolton via Liverpool South Parkway and Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to University of Bolton via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M and Leigh Bus Station in around 2h 17m.

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