How to get to Bolton from Swindon

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Travel Information from Swindon to Bolton

Distance142 miles
Available travel modesCoach or train
Ticket price range£24 - £131
Cheapest modeCoach • £24 • 9 h 25 min
Fastest modeTrain • £131 • 4 h 12 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or CrossCountry

Take a coach or train to travel 142 miles between Swindon and Bolton. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Swindon to Bolton.

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from Swindon to Bolton

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX401 · NX540
12:499h36
Swindon, Queen's Drive
22:25Bolton, Interchange
£431One-way
1 change

Cheapest

National ExpressNX401 · NX540
12:499h36
Swindon, Queen's Drive
22:25Bolton, Interchange
£431One-way
1 change

Fastest

Great Western RailG04764+CrossCountryC23375+Northern Rail (3)Y02131
07:404h12
Swindon station (SWI)
11:52Bolton station (BON)
£1061One-way
2 changes

Other options

Great Western RailG04765+CrossCountryC03869+Northern Rail (3)Y02157
08:404h13
Swindon station (SWI)
12:53Bolton station (BON)
£1061One-way
2 changes
Great Western RailG04767+CrossCountryC23385+Northern Rail (3)Y02144
09:404h13
Swindon station (SWI)
13:53Bolton station (BON)
£1361One-way
2 changes
Great Western RailG06812 · G04862+CrossCountryC23373+Northern Rail (3)Y05620
06:414h27
Swindon station (SWI)
11:08Bolton station (BON)
£1361One-way
3 changes
National ExpressNX401 · NX540
12:459h40
Swindon
22:25Bolton, Interchange
£431One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX401 · NX540
12:459h45
Swindon
22:30Bolton, Astley Bridge
£471One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX444 · NX424
20:3510h00
Swindon
06:35Bolton, Interchange
£521One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Swindon 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 Swindon to Bolton.

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There are 2 travel options between Swindon and Bolton. You can take a coach or train.

The cheapest way to go to Bolton from Swindon is by taking a coach, which costs on average £24.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Swindon to Bolton:

A coach is £106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swindon to Bolton costing on average £131.

The fastest way from Swindon to Bolton is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 12 min.

There are alternative travel options to Bolton that take longer:

Coach takes on average 9 h 25 min.

The distance from Swindon to Bolton is approximately 142 miles.

The average frequency per day from Swindon to Bolton is:

  • 8 coaches a day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Swindon to Bolton:

    The following travel companies offer services from Swindon to Bolton:

    • National Express can get you to Bolton by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with National Express from Swindon to Bolton for £24 on Omio.
    • Travel with CrossCountry or first_great_western for trains to Bolton. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Swindon to Bolton tickets on Omio for £131.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Swindon to Bolton with the following travel companies:

    • Direct services by coach with.
    • Take a direct train with.

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

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

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