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

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Flights, Buses and Carpool to Bolton from Glasgow. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
2h 53m
£38
£52
24
Flight
3h 5m
£29
£139
58

What is the cheapest way to reach Bolton from Glasgow?

You can reach Bolton with just £29 by taking a Flight from EasyJet Airline, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Wednesday
from £38
Thursday
from £65
Friday
from £68
Saturday
from £44
Sunday
from £37
Monday
from £41
Tuesday
from £29

    Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • TransPennine Express
    2h 57m
    0
    13:09
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    16:06
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £38
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 58m
    0
    15:08
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    18:06
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £38
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 55m
    0
    07:11
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    10:06
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £40
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • British Airways
    6h 45m
    0
    12:45
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    19:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £132
  • Aer Lingus
    20h 45m
    0
    11:25
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    08:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £208
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 10m
    0
    08:35
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    11:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £212

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    10h 0m
    0
    13:20
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    23:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £65
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    07:15
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    11:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £129
  • British Airways
    6h 55m
    0
    12:45
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    19:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £132

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    3h 35m
    0
    16:25
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    20:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £68
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 5m
    0
    18:50
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    21:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £76
  • British Airways
    5h 50m
    0
    10:40
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    16:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £89

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • TransPennine Express
    2h 57m
    0
    07:09
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    10:06
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £44
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 59m
    0
    11:07
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    14:06
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £49
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 58m
    0
    09:09
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    12:07
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £57
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 50m
    0
    06:40
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £74
  • British Airways
    13h 5m
    0
    18:50
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    07:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £107
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    10h 55m
    0
    08:20
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    19:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £143

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    28h 45m
    0
    06:00
    Glasgow Prestwick Airport
    Glasgow Prestwick Airport
    10:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £37
  • Jet2.com
    7h 30m
    0
    06:15
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    13:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £94
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 30m
    0
    13:15
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    16:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £122
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • TransPennine Express
    2h 53m
    0
    13:12
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    16:05
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £44
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 0m
    0
    15:05
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    18:05
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £44
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 2m
    0
    17:03
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    20:05
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £44

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    7h 35m
    0
    23:35
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    07:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £41
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 5m
    0
    16:15
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    20:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £71
  • British Airways
    4h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    10:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £134

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    14h 40m
    0
    07:10
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    21:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £29
  • Ryanair
    5h 0m
    0
    08:25
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    13:25
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £46
  • British Airways
    6h 35m
    0
    07:25
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £88

What are the fastest trips from Glasgow to Bolton?

You can get to Bolton from Glasgow in just 2h 53m with a Train from TransPennine Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 2h 55m
Thursday
from 4h 25m
Friday
from 3h 5m
Saturday
from 2h 57m
Sunday
from 2h 53m
Monday
from 4h 5m
Tuesday
from 4h 5m

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • TransPennine Express
    2h 55m
    0
    07:11
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    10:06
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £40
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 57m
    0
    13:09
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    16:06
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £38
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 58m
    0
    15:08
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    18:06
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £38
  • Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 10m
    0
    08:35
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    11:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £212
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    4h 5m
    0
    06:05
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    10:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £380
  • British Airways
    6h 45m
    0
    12:45
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    19:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £132

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    07:15
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    11:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £129
  • Aer Lingus
    5h 50m
    0
    13:15
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    19:05
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £275
  • British Airways
    6h 55m
    0
    12:45
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    19:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £132

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 5m
    0
    18:50
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    21:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £76
  • Ryanair
    3h 35m
    0
    16:25
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    20:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £68
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 40m
    0
    16:30
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    20:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £101

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • TransPennine Express
    2h 57m
    0
    07:09
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    10:06
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £44
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 58m
    0
    09:09
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    12:07
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £57
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 59m
    0
    11:07
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    14:06
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £49
  • Fastest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 50m
    0
    06:40
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    10:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £74
  • BA CityFlyer
    6h 15m
    0
    10:20
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    16:35
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    BA CityFlyer
    Economy
    from £174
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    10h 55m
    0
    08:20
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    19:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £143

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • TransPennine Express
    2h 53m
    0
    13:12
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    16:05
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £44
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 0m
    0
    15:05
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    18:05
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £44
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 1m
    0
    18:34
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    21:35
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £59
  • Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 30m
    0
    13:15
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    16:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £122
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    18:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £132
  • British Airways
    5h 50m
    0
    05:55
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    11:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £134

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 5m
    0
    16:15
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    20:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £71
  • British Airways
    4h 20m
    0
    06:35
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    10:55
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £134
  • BA CityFlyer
    6h 35m
    0
    07:25
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    BA CityFlyer
    Economy
    from £174

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Aer Lingus
    4h 5m
    0
    11:25
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    15:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £170
  • Ryanair
    5h 0m
    0
    08:25
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    13:25
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £46
  • British Airways
    6h 35m
    0
    07:25
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £88
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Glasgow to Bolton

What are the most popular stations in Glasgow and Bolton?

In Glasgow, you will usually depart from Central Station, Queen Street Station or Buchanan Bus Station, while in Bolton you will be arriving at Central Station, Horwich Parkway or Bromley Cross, 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 Glasgow? With 7 connections between 2 Train, Flight, Bus and Carpool 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 Glasgow and Bolton, you can pay as low as £29 with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

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 TransPennine Express: you will get to Bolton in just 2h 53m.

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 Glasgow and Bolton are TransPennine Express, EasyJet Airline and British Airways, 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 Glasgow 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 Bishopbriggs or to Astley Bridge, and look at flights from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Bolton?

The most popular companies between Glasgow and Bolton, are TransPennine Express, EasyJet Airline and British Airways. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, British Airways, Ryanair and 5 more.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Bolton

How can I reach Bolton from Glasgow?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Train, Flight, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Bolton from Glasgow.

How far is Bolton from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow and Bolton is 279.8 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Glasgow 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 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 48 kgs, and a flight 69 kgs.

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

You can get to Bolton with just £29 by taking a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow 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 53m with a Train from TransPennine Express.

More routes to Glasgow and to Bolton

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

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