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Compare train and coach for Oxford to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 219 km
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3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Bolton from Oxford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Oxford to Bolton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Oxford to Bolton
Travel to Bolton 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 Oxford to Bolton.

There are 2 options to travel to Bolton from Oxford including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Bolton is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £21 compared to other travel options to Bolton:
Taking a coach costs £37 less than taking a train, which costs on average £58 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Oxford to Bolton is by train, which takes on average 3 h 28 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 5 h 45 min.
The distance between Oxford and Bolton is around 135 miles.
The average frequency per day from Oxford to Bolton is:
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Oxford and Bolton 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 Oxford to Bolton:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Oxford to Bolton:
- You can take a coach from Oxford to Bolton with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for £21 with National Express from Oxford to Bolton.
- You can go to Bolton from Oxford by train with CrossCountry or Cross Country. You'll see cheap train tickets for £58 with CrossCountry from Oxford to Bolton on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Oxford to Bolton with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct coaches with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Bolton 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.
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