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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Bolton

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Bolton

Cheapest
1 h 40 min
Car
120 km.
from $6

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Ryanair
Website
easyJet
Website
Aer Lingus
Website
Ryanair UK
Website
Ryanair
Website
3h 22m
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$37.97–$227.84
easyJet
Website
3h 20m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
$75.95–$329.10
Aer Lingus
Website
3h 30m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$202.52–$582.26
Ryanair UK
Website
5h 15m
Friday
$26.58–$265.81
Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
Bee Network
Website
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
Website
FlixBus
Website
6h 5m
3 times a day
$36.71–$50.63
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
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Bee Network
Website
1h 2m
Every 20 minutes
+44 161 244 1000
+44 161 244 1000
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Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
Website
1h 38m
Every 20 minutes
$2.78–$3.92
+44 151 330 6200
+44 151 330 6200
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 6
Avanti West Coast
Website
East Midlands Railways
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Cross Country
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TransPennine Express Service
Website
Northern Rail
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Transport for Wales
Website
Avanti West Coast
Website
2h 37m
Every 4 hours
$113.92–$278.47
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
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East Midlands Railways
Website
35 min
Hourly
$12.66–$30.38
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
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Cross Country
Website
1h 48m
Hourly
$63.29–$177.21
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
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TransPennine Express Service
Website
2h 54m
Every 4 hours
$55.69–$139.24
+44 345 600 1671
+44 345 600 1671
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Northern Rail
Website
54 min
Hourly
$9.49–$12.66
+44 800 200 6060
+44 800 200 6060
[email protected]
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Transport for Wales
Website
3h 11m
5 times a week
$45.57–$69.62
03333 211 202
03333 211 202
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bolton is to bus and line 125 bus which costs $33.70 - $46.74 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $47.83 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Duke Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bolton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bolton. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bolton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bolton is 338 km. The road distance is 321 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $47.83 - $119.57 .

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bolton takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bolton bus from?

Edinburgh to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bolton train from?

Edinburgh to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Bolton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $47.83 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 125 bus, which costs $33.70 - $46.74 and takes 7h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $41.30 - $184.78 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bolton bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Preston Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bolton train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Bolton station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Bolton is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Edinburgh to Bolton.

Which airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport Airport to Ringway Airport Airport?

Ryanair UK, easyJet, Ryanair and Aer Lingus offer flights from Edinburgh Airport Airport to Ringway Airport Airport.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Bolton train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bolton?

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