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

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses, Carpool and Flights to Edinburgh from Bolton. 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!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 25m
£16
£29
6
Train
2h 55m
£37
£54
6
Car
4h 10m
£25
£25
1
Flight
3h 20m
£54
£168
59

What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Bolton?

You can reach Edinburgh with just £16 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Thursday
from £18
Friday
from £22
Saturday
from £21
Sunday
from £25
Monday
from £24
Tuesday
from £17
Wednesday
from £16

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    09:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    11h 15m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:40
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Jet2.com
    8h 25m
    0
    09:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £103
  • British Airways
    5h 40m
    0
    09:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £200
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    15h 40m
    0
    16:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £245

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    09:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    11h 15m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:40
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    14:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £115
  • British Airways
    5h 20m
    0
    15:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £124
  • Aer Lingus
    22h 35m
    0
    19:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £171

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    09:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    11h 15m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:40
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Northern
    4h 17m
    0
    05:23
    Bolton
    Central Station
    09:40
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £37
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Jet2.com
    6h 40m
    0
    14:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £79
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 30m
    0
    07:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £99
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 25m
    0
    13:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £113

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    16:00
    Liverpool Airport
    20:10
    Edinburgh
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £25
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    11h 15m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:40
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 0m
    0
    10:43
    Bolton
    Central Station
    13:43
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £56
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 55m
    0
    12:44
    Bolton
    Central Station
    15:39
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £56
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 55m
    0
    16:44
    Bolton
    Central Station
    19:39
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £56
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    10:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £75
  • Ryanair
    3h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    10:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £101
  • R Airlines
    4h 35m
    0
    06:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £113

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    11h 15m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:40
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    09:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    11h 15m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:40
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 35m
    0
    12:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £54
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    12h 5m
    0
    19:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £142
  • British Airways
    7h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £186

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    09:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16

What are the fastest trips from Bolton to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh from Bolton in just 2h 55m 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.

Thursday
from 5h 40m
Friday
from 5h 20m
Saturday
from 3h 30m
Sunday
from 2h 55m
Monday
from 7h 25m
Tuesday
from 5h 35m
Wednesday
from 8h 0m

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • British Airways
    5h 40m
    0
    09:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £200
  • Jet2.com
    8h 25m
    0
    09:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £103
  • AirBaltic
    10h 45m
    0
    08:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    AirBaltic
    Economy
    from £260
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    09:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    14:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £115
  • British Airways
    5h 20m
    0
    15:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £124
  • Aer Lingus
    22h 35m
    0
    19:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £171
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    09:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 30m
    0
    07:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £99
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 45m
    0
    12:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £135
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 25m
    0
    13:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £113
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Northern
    4h 17m
    0
    05:23
    Bolton
    Central Station
    09:40
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £37
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    09:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • TransPennine Express
    2h 55m
    0
    12:44
    Bolton
    Central Station
    15:39
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £56
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 55m
    0
    16:44
    Bolton
    Central Station
    19:39
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £56
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 0m
    0
    10:43
    Bolton
    Central Station
    13:43
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £56
  • Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    3h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    10:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £101
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    10:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £75
  • R Airlines
    4h 35m
    0
    06:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £113
  • Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    16:00
    Liverpool Airport
    20:10
    Edinburgh
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £25
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 35m
    0
    12:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £54
  • British Airways
    7h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £186
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    12h 5m
    0
    19:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £142
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    09:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    09:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Bolton to Edinburgh

What are the most popular stations in Bolton and Edinburgh?

In Bolton, you will usually depart from Central Station, Horwich Parkway or Bromley Cross, while in Edinburgh you will be arriving at St Andrew's House Station, Waverley Station or Park Central, 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 Edinburgh from Bolton? With 8 connections between 2 Train, Bus, Carpool and Flight 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 Bolton and Edinburgh, you can pay as low as £16 with a Bus from FlixBus.

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 Edinburgh in just 2h 55m.

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 Bolton and Edinburgh are National Express, FlixBus and Eastern Air Lines (2011), 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 Bolton and Edinburgh 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 Astley Bridge or to Broomhouse, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Edinburgh 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 Bolton to Edinburgh?

The most popular companies between Bolton and Edinburgh, are National Express, FlixBus and Eastern Air Lines (2011). Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: Northern and TransPennine Express

Airlines: Eastern Air Lines (2011), British Airways, Aer Lingus and 7 more.

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

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

FAQs about the trip from Bolton to Edinburgh

How can I reach Edinburgh from Bolton?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Train, Bus, Carpool and Flight, with which you can get to Edinburgh from Bolton.

How far is Edinburgh from Bolton?

The distance between Bolton and Edinburgh is 268.5 km.

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

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 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 46 kgs, and a flight 66 kgs.

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

You can get to Edinburgh with just £16 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

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

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 Edinburgh in just 2h 55m with a Train from TransPennine Express.

More routes to Bolton and to Edinburgh

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

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