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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Bolton is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Bolton is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Bolton via Cheltenham Spa and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Swindon to Bolton?

The distance between Swindon and Bolton is 182 miles. The road distance is 169.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £30 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Swindon to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Bolton train from?

Swindon to Bolton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Where does the Swindon to Bolton train arrive?

Swindon to Bolton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Bolton is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Swindon to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3519+ hotels available in Bolton.

Swindon to Bolton - 4 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and line 607 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 51m
£35–156
Drive 168.5 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Boltoncar 168.5 mi
2h 59m
£40–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 6m
£91–352
Train, line 607 bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
4. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bolton Interchangebus 607
5h 31m

Swindon to Bolton by train

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4h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.8 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Bolton via Cheltenham Spa and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 51m.

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