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Eight ways to Travel from Belfast to Bolton

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Cheapest
By car (379 km)
8 h 1 min
379 km.
from $20
Fastest
Plane from Belfast (Belfast International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
8 h 1 min
379 km.
from $14.42
Bus, Train
10 h 33 min
253 km.
from $209.15
Ferry, Train
11 h 9 min
252 km.
from $529.91
Bus, Plane (Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool)
4 h 15 min
253 km.
from $153.32
Bus, Plane (Fly Belfast City Airport to Liverpool)
3 h 30 min
253 km.
from $116.87
Bus, Plane (Fly Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport)
5 h 20 min
253 km.
from $123.93

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Waterloo
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$316.44
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$151.89
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$202.52
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$177.21

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$253.16

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$240.50

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Train from Glasgow Central to Wigan
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$278.47

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

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97
Bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10
Bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$55.69

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.05–$51.90
Train from Ayr to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$32.91
Train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$69.62

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bolton
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.76–$29.11
Train from Leeds to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$45.57
Train from Carlisle to Bolton
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$32.91–$82.28

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bolton
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.20–$8.23

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Belfast to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

P&O Ferries

Phone:
01304 448866.
Website:
poferries.com/en
Other from Larne to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$329.10

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Bolton is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $54.35 - $103.26 and takes 12h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Bolton is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $46.74 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Duke Street via Glasgow and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

How far is it from Belfast to Bolton?

The distance between Belfast and Bolton is 312 km.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Bolton without a car is to car ferry and Bus and train which takes 10h 33m and costs $130.43 - $369.57 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Belfast to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Bolton bus from?

Belfast to Bolton bus services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Bolton bus arrive?

Belfast to Bolton bus services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Bolton?

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