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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Bolton is to train and bus which costs £15 - £60 and takes 6h 50m.

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.

How far is it from Swindon to Bolton?

The distance between Swindon and Bolton is 192 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 and bus via Birmingham which takes 5h and costs £27 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Swindon to Bolton, including transfers.

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.

Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 383+ hotels available in Bolton.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
5h
£28–100
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
6h 50m
£15–57
Drive 168.5 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Boltoncar 168.5 mi
2h 59m
£42–60
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 8m
£91–352

Swindon to Bolton by train, foot, and bus

129Weekly Services

5hAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190.6 mi
Duration: 5h

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Bolton. However, you can take the train to Cheltenham Spa, take the train to Birmingham New Street, walk to Birmingham Coach Station, take the bus to Manchester Airport The Station, walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Bolton. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swindon to Shiffnall Street via Bristol Parkway, Bristol Parkway Stn, Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 50m.

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