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How to get to Bournemouth from Bolton

Tue 20 Jan
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Compare train and coach for Bolton to Bournemouth

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £63.

Distance: 321 km

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Coach
Train

£49

Average Price

Cheapest

£93

Average Price

9h 39m

Average total duration

9h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 56m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

National Express

Most popular bus company

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

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from Bolton to Bournemouth

How to get to Bournemouth from Bolton by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bolton to Bournemouth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX540 · NX035
09:1010h00
Bolton, Interchange
19:10Bournemouth, Coach Station
£281One-way
1 change

Cheapest

National ExpressNX540 · NX035
09:1010h00
Bolton, Interchange
19:10Bournemouth, Coach Station
£281One-way
1 change

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)Y25313+CrossCountryC72472
06:545h18
Bolton station (BON)
12:12Bournemouth station (BMH)
£1031One-way
1 change

Other options

Northern Rail (3)L10147+CrossCountryC72475
07:535h22
Bolton station (BON)
13:15Bournemouth station (BMH)
£461One-way
1 change
Northern Rail (3)L05434+Avanti West CoastW03066+TubeTube from London Euston to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61470
07:325h29
Bolton station (BON)
13:01Bournemouth station (BMH)
£2601One-way
3 changes
Northern Rail (3)L05433+Avanti West CoastL02277+TubeTube from London Euston to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL73762
06:325h29
Bolton station (BON)
12:01Bournemouth station (BMH)
£2601One-way
3 changes
National ExpressNX540 · NX035
08:5510h15
Bolton, Astley Bridge
19:10Bournemouth, Coach Station
£321One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX424 · NX035
23:1511h20
Bolton, Interchange
10:35Bournemouth, Coach Station
£421One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX540 · NX590 · NX160
11:3010h15
Bolton, Astley Bridge
21:45Bournemouth, Coach Station
£561One-way
2 changes

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FAQs: Bolton to Bournemouth

Travel to Bournemouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bolton to Bournemouth.

FAQs

You can get to Bournemouth from Bolton 2 different ways: train or coach.

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Bournemouth is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £28 compared to other travel options to Bournemouth:

A coach is £19 less than a train with an average ticket price of £47 from Bolton to Bournemouth.

The fastest way to get to Bournemouth from Bolton is by train with an average travel time of 5 h 18 min.

Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:

Coach takes 9 h on average.

The Bolton to Bournemouth distance is approximately 198 miles.

The average frequency per day from Bolton to Bournemouth is:

  • 5 coaches per day.
  • 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Bolton to Bournemouth as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Bolton to Bournemouth:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bolton to Bournemouth:

    • You can take a coach from Bolton to Bournemouth with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for £28 with National Express from Bolton to Bournemouth.
    • You can go to Bournemouth from Bolton by train with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or Northern Rail (3). You'll see cheap train tickets for £47 with CrossCountry from Bolton to Bournemouth on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Bolton to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:

    • You can take a direct coach with.
    • You can book a direct train with.

    Direct services to Bournemouth tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Looking to extend your trip from Bolton to Bournemouth? Many Omio customers who go from Bolton to Bournemouth usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Southampton, Manchester, London Victoria or Edinburgh. If you're looking to explore London, Southampton, Manchester, London Victoria or Edinburgh from Bournemouth, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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