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

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Flights and Buses to Bolton from Cardiff. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
3h 59m
£40
£72
4
Flight
2h 55m
£30
£153
27

What is the cheapest way to reach Bolton from Cardiff?

You can reach Bolton with just £30 by taking a Flight from Ryanair, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £35
Saturday
from £53
Sunday
from £78
Monday
from £45
Tuesday
from £47
Wednesday
from £30
Thursday
from £57

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    7h 45m
    0
    07:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    15:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £35
  • Ryanair
    6h 15m
    0
    15:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £55
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    19:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £74
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 30m
    0
    13:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    17:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £90
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Transport for Wales
    4h 4m
    0
    05:49
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £40
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 37m
    0
    04:15
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    08:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £51
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 6m
    0
    06:46
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    10:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £51
  • Transport for Wales
    3h 59m
    0
    07:53
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    11:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £51

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Transport for Wales
    5h 9m
    0
    04:35
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    09:44
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £53
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 55m
    0
    05:49
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    10:44
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £53
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 59m
    0
    04:35
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    09:34
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £111
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    7h 30m
    0
    14:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    22:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £115
  • Ryanair
    3h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £155
  • Jet2.com
    5h 50m
    0
    16:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £156
  • Ryanair
    5h 15m
    0
    07:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £158

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    8h 15m
    0
    13:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £78
  • Ryanair
    7h 45m
    0
    13:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £86
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 5m
    0
    11:50
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    15:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £175
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    15h 20m
    0
    19:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £204

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    13h 5m
    0
    07:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £45
  • Ryanair
    4h 40m
    0
    18:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    22:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £56
  • Ryanair
    9h 20m
    0
    13:30
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    22:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £58
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    11h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    07:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £71
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Transport for Wales
    4h 19m
    0
    04:33
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    08:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £48
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 4m
    0
    05:49
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £48
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 58m
    0
    05:54
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    10:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £112

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Transport for Wales
    4h 4m
    0
    05:49
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £47
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 19m
    0
    04:33
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    08:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £58
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 58m
    0
    05:54
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    10:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £110

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Ryanair
    5h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    13:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £30
  • Ryanair
    3h 55m
    0
    07:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    11:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £62
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 40m
    0
    20:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    00:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £100
  • EasyJet Airline
    7h 0m
    0
    16:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £153

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    8h 0m
    0
    11:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £57
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 5m
    0
    08:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £95
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 20m
    0
    07:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    11:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £208
  • Aurigny Air Services
    19h 35m
    0
    12:55
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    08:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £237
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • CrossCountry
    4h 29m
    0
    06:39
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    11:08
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £81
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 19m
    0
    04:33
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    08:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £104
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 4m
    0
    05:49
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £104
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 6m
    0
    06:46
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    10:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £104

What are the fastest trips from Cardiff to Bolton?

You can get to Bolton from Cardiff in just 2h 55m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 2h 55m
Saturday
from 3h 30m
Sunday
from 4h 5m
Monday
from 3h 20m
Tuesday
from 4h 4m
Wednesday
from 3h 5m
Thursday
from 4h 4m

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    2h 55m
    0
    20:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £204
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    19:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £74
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 30m
    0
    13:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    17:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £90
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 35m
    0
    13:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    18:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £105
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Transport for Wales
    3h 59m
    0
    07:53
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    11:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £51
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 4m
    0
    05:49
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £40
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 6m
    0
    06:46
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    10:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £51
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 37m
    0
    04:15
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    08:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £51

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    3h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £155
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 40m
    0
    07:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    10:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £209
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 35m
    0
    15:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £207
  • Ryanair
    5h 15m
    0
    07:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £158
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Transport for Wales
    4h 55m
    0
    05:49
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    10:44
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £53
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 59m
    0
    04:35
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    09:34
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £111
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 9m
    0
    04:35
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    09:44
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £53

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 5m
    0
    11:50
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    15:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £175
  • Ryanair
    7h 45m
    0
    13:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £86
  • Ryanair
    8h 15m
    0
    13:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    21:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £78
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    12h 10m
    0
    08:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £322

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 20m
    0
    10:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    13:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £180
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 40m
    0
    19:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    22:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £82
  • Ryanair
    4h 40m
    0
    18:10
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    22:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £56
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £119
  • Fastest Trains Monday

  • Transport for Wales
    4h 4m
    0
    05:49
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £48
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 19m
    0
    04:33
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    08:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £48
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 58m
    0
    05:54
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    10:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £112

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Transport for Wales
    4h 4m
    0
    05:49
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £47
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 19m
    0
    04:33
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    08:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £58
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 58m
    0
    05:54
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    10:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £110

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 5m
    0
    20:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    23:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £163
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 40m
    0
    20:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    00:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £100
  • Ryanair
    3h 55m
    0
    07:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    11:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £62
  • Ryanair
    5h 40m
    0
    07:40
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    13:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £30

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Transport for Wales
    4h 4m
    0
    05:49
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £104
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 6m
    0
    06:46
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    10:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £104
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 19m
    0
    04:33
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    08:52
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £104
  • CrossCountry
    4h 29m
    0
    06:39
    Cardiff
    Central Station
    11:08
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £81
  • Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 5m
    0
    08:25
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    12:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £95
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 20m
    0
    07:05
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    11:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £208
  • Eastern Airways
    6h 55m
    0
    06:15
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    13:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Airways
    Economy
    from £318
  • Ryanair
    8h 0m
    0
    11:35
    Bristol Airport
    Bristol Airport
    19:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £57
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Cardiff to Bolton

What are the most popular stations in Cardiff and Bolton?

In Cardiff, you will usually depart from Central Station, Bus Interchange or National Museum, 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 Cardiff? With 8 connections between 3 Train, Flight and Bus 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 Cardiff and Bolton, you can pay as low as £30 with a Flight from Ryanair.

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 Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Bolton 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 Cardiff and Bolton are Transport for Wales, Ryanair and EasyJet Airline, 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 Cardiff 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 Newlyn or to Astley Bridge, and look at flights from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Bolton?

The most popular companies between Cardiff and Bolton, are Transport for Wales, Ryanair and EasyJet Airline. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry

Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet Airline, Eastern Air Lines (2011) and 4 more.

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

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

How can I reach Bolton from Cardiff?

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

How far is Bolton from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff and Bolton is 238.5 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cardiff 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 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 41 kgs, and a flight 59 kgs.

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

You can get to Bolton with just £30 by taking a Flight from Ryanair.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff 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 55m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Cardiff and to Bolton

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

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