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What is the best way to travel from Birmingham to Bolton?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Bolton from Birmingham. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
3h 10m
£21
£28
1
Train
2h 5m
£31
£53
20

What is the cheapest way to reach Bolton from Birmingham?

You can reach Bolton with just £21 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £52
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
from £31
Friday
from £36
Saturday
from £21

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • CrossCountry
    2h 33m
    0
    13:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    16:03
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £52
  • CrossCountry
    2h 25m
    0
    20:01
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    22:26
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £52
  • CrossCountry
    2h 5m
    0
    12:01
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    14:06
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £63
  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 52m
    0
    12:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    14:59
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £63

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 46m
    0
    20:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    22:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £31
  • CrossCountry
    2h 22m
    0
    12:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    14:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £52
  • CrossCountry
    2h 7m
    0
    15:01
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    17:08
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £52
  • CrossCountry
    2h 22m
    0
    15:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    17:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £52
  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 45m
    0
    19:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    21:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £63

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    03:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    06:35
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    03:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    06:35
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21

What are the fastest trips from Birmingham to Bolton?

You can get to Bolton from Birmingham in just 2h 5m with a Train from CrossCountry. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 2h 5m
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
from 2h 7m
Friday
from 3h 10m
Saturday
from 3h 10m

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • CrossCountry
    2h 5m
    0
    12:01
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    14:06
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £63
  • CrossCountry
    2h 25m
    0
    20:01
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    22:26
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £52
  • CrossCountry
    2h 33m
    0
    13:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    16:03
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £52
  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 52m
    0
    12:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    14:59
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £63

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • CrossCountry
    2h 7m
    0
    15:01
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    17:08
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £52
  • CrossCountry
    2h 22m
    0
    12:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    14:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £52
  • CrossCountry
    2h 22m
    0
    15:30
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    17:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £52
  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 45m
    0
    19:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    21:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £63
  • Avanti West Coast
    2h 46m
    0
    20:07
    Birmingham
    New Street Train Station
    22:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £31

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    03:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    06:35
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    3h 10m
    0
    03:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    06:35
    Bolton
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Birmingham to Bolton

What are the most popular stations in Birmingham and Bolton?

In Birmingham, you will usually depart from Marston Green Station, Moor Street or New Street Train Station, while in Bolton you will be arriving at Bromley Cross, Horwich Parkway or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bolton from Birmingham? With 2 connections between 4 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Birmingham and Bolton, you can pay as low as £21 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Bolton in just 2h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Birmingham and Bolton are CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and National Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Birmingham and Bolton is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Erdington or to Astley Bridge, and look at flights from Birmingham Airport, and landing at Blackpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Birmingham to Bolton?

The most popular companies between Birmingham and Bolton, are CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and National Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express

Train companies: CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast

All you need to know when you travel from Birmingham to Bolton

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Birmingham to Bolton. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Birmingham to Bolton

How can I reach Bolton from Birmingham?

Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Bolton from Birmingham.

How far is Bolton from Birmingham?

The distance between Birmingham and Bolton is 126.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Birmingham and Bolton?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 22 kgs, and a flight 31 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Birmingham to Bolton?

You can get to Bolton with just £21 by taking a Bus from National Express.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bolton in just 2h 5m with a Train from CrossCountry.

More routes to Birmingham and to Bolton

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Birmingham and to Bolton. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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