You can get from Manchester to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
To get from Manchester to Bolton on 14 Aug we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 11 miles | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | £3 - £5 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • £3 • 13 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • £3 • 13 min | |
Popular travel companies | Northern Rail or Northern Rail |
Travel 11 miles by coach, flight, ferry or train between Manchester and Bolton. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 13 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as £3. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Northern Rail or Northern Rail among others. Travellers can even take a direct train from Manchester to Bolton.
There are 4 travel options from Manchester to Bolton: coach, flight, ferry or train.
Train services offer the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bolton. Tickets for a train cost on average £3.
This is compared to other travel options to Bolton:
A train is generally £2 less than a coach for the same journey. A coach costs on average £5 from Manchester to Bolton.
The fastest way from Manchester to Bolton is by train with an average journey time of 13 min.
Other travel options between Manchester and Bolton can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 30 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 11 miles from Manchester to Bolton.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Bolton is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Bolton from Manchester as scheduled services by coach, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Manchester to Bolton:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Bolton:
Yes, there are direct services available between Manchester and Bolton with the following travel operators:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bolton as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Bolton from Manchester.
Before travelling from Manchester to Bolton, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Manchester to Bolton tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need