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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Watford to Bolton

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Luton Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$265.81
Plane from Luton Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Luton Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$316.44–$1,392.36
Plane from Luton Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$949.33

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$949.33

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,645.51

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Watford Junction to Milton
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$94.93
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$202.52

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Watford Junction to Milton
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Train from Leighton Buzzard to Coventry
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Coventry to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$189.87

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Bolton is to bus which costs $23.91 - $35.87 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Bolton is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $76.09 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Bolton Interchange via Bricket Wood Black Boy, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Bolton via Milton Keynes Central and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Watford to Bolton?

The distance between Watford and Bolton is 284 km. The road distance is 314 km.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $76.09 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Watford to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Bolton bus from?

Watford to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Bolton train from?

Watford to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train, bus or fly from Watford to Bolton?

The best way to get from Watford to Bolton is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $76.09 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23.91 - $35.87 and takes 7h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $59.78 - $206.52 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Watford to Bolton bus arrive?

Watford to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Watford to Bolton train arrive?

Watford to Bolton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.

Can I drive from Watford to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Bolton is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Watford to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3168+ hotels available in Bolton. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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