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Glasgow to Bolton

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$265.81
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$189.87
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$177.21
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$278.47

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$278.47
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$341.76
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$227.84
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$215.18

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$556.94
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$481.00

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$556.94
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$481.00
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$518.97

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$25.32–$278.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Bee Network

Phone:
+44 161 244 1000
Website:
traveline.info
Bus from Wigan Bus Station to Noel
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire

Phone:
+44 151 330 6200
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Bus Station to Duke
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.78–$3.80

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–$253.16
Train from Glasgow Central to Wigan
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$278.47
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$151.89

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

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:
$40.50–$56.96

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Bolton
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$126.58
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$120.25
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$36.71

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:
$8.86–$12.02

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$44.30–$69.62

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Bolton is to bus and line 125 bus which costs $21.74 - $52.17 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $45.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Glasgow and arriving at Duke Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Bolton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Bolton. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Bolton?

The distance between Glasgow and Bolton is 339 km. The road distance is 327.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $45.65 - $108.70 .

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

The train from Glasgow Central to Bolton takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Bolton bus from?

Glasgow to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Bolton train from?

Glasgow to Bolton train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Bolton?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $45.65 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 125 bus, which costs $21.74 - $52.17 and takes 5h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $38.04 - $173.91 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Glasgow to Bolton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Glasgow to Bolton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glasgow to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Bolton is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Glasgow to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3228+ hotels available in Bolton. Prices start at $47.83 per night.
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