There are 4 ways to get from Wolverhampton to Bolton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 41m£22–114Drive 80.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wolverhampton to Boltoncar 80.8 mi
1h 32m£20–29Train, line 607 bus
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Wigan North Westerntrain Rugby - Wigan North Western / ...
- Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bolton Interchangebus 607
2h 21mBus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 422
- Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Shiffnall Streetbus 37
3h 4m
Wolverhampton to Bolton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wolverhampton to Bolton is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Wolverhampton to Bolton is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Wolverhampton station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton Bus Station and arriving at Shiffnall Street via St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Wolverhampton to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Wolverhampton and Bolton is 80 miles. The road distance is 81.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £22 - £120.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Wolverhampton to Bolton, including transfers.
Wolverhampton to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Wolverhampton Bus Station.
Wolverhampton to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wolverhampton station.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Bolton is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £22 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Wolverhampton, England and Bolton, England?
You can take a train from Wolverhampton to Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Shiffnall Street via Manchester Central Coach Station and St Peter's Square in around 3h 4m.
Train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Wolverhampton to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from St Peter's Square to Shiffnall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Wolverhampton to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Wolverhampton to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wolverhampton to Bolton is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Wolverhampton to Bolton.
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