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

The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Bolton is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solihull to Bolton is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Solihull and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Bolton station. However, there are services departing from Solihull Town Centre and arriving at Manchester Airport The Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Solihull and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Bolton via Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Solihull to Bolton?

The distance between Solihull and Bolton is 100 miles. The road distance is 100.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Solihull to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Solihull to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Bolton bus from?

Solihull to Bolton bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Solihull Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Bolton train from?

Solihull to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Solihull to Bolton?

The best way to get from Solihull to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Solihull to Bolton bus arrive?

Solihull to Bolton bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Solihull to Bolton train arrive?

Solihull to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Solihull to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Bolton is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Solihull to Bolton.

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

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Solihull to Bolton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 4 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 42m
£35–73
Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Shiffnall Streetbus 8
4h 39m
£13–20
Line 4 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Solihull Town Centre to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
3h 56m
£24–57
Drive 99.7 mi
1. Drive from Solihull to Boltoncar 99.7 mi
1h 58m
£25–36

Solihull to Bolton by train and foot

210Weekly Services

2h 42mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99.5 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Bolton via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, and Manchester Airport in around 3h 56m.

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