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

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Carpool, Trains, Flights and Buses for the journey to Bolton from London. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 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 47m
£49
£152
6
Car
4h 30m
£31
£31
1
Flight
3h 45m
£30
£137
53

What is the cheapest way to reach Bolton from London?

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

today
from £32
tomorrow
from £32
Wednesday
from £38
Thursday
from £36
Friday
from £34
Saturday
from £30
Sunday
from £57

    Cheapest Flights today

  • Ryanair
    11h 0m
    0
    09:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    20:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £32
  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 35m
    0
    06:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    16:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £49
  • Aer Lingus
    13h 35m
    0
    20:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    10:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £176

    • Cheapest Trains today

  • South Western Railway
    4h 11m
    0
    05:10
    London
    St Margarets Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £205
  • South Western Railway
    4h 8m
    0
    05:45
    London
    St Margarets Train Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £205
  • TfL Rail
    3h 47m
    0
    05:34
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £213

    Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • Ryanair
    11h 5m
    0
    09:00
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    20:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £32
  • EasyJet Airline
    14h 50m
    0
    06:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    21:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £64
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 45m
    0
    16:20
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    20:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £123

    • Cheapest Trains tomorrow

  • TfL Rail
    3h 47m
    0
    05:34
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £213
  • TfL Rail
    4h 2m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £213
  • South Western Railway
    4h 11m
    0
    05:10
    London
    St Margarets Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £231

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Ryanair
    10h 5m
    0
    10:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    20:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £38
  • EasyJet Airline
    14h 50m
    0
    06:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    21:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £42
  • Wizz Air
    15h 10m
    0
    20:20
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    11:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £56

    • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • TfL Rail
    3h 47m
    0
    05:34
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £189
  • TfL Rail
    4h 2m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £189

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    11h 45m
    0
    10:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    22:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £36
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 55m
    0
    15:20
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    20:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £77
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 5m
    0
    15:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £127

    • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • TfL Rail
    3h 47m
    0
    05:34
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £188
  • TfL Rail
    4h 2m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £188

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    9h 5m
    0
    13:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    22:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £34
  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 45m
    0
    07:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    22:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £51
  • Ryanair
    5h 50m
    0
    16:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    22:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £56

    • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • TfL Rail
    3h 47m
    0
    05:34
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £49
  • TfL Rail
    4h 2m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £49
  • South Western Railway
    4h 11m
    0
    05:10
    London
    St Margarets Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £91

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    4h 50m
    0
    16:45
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    21:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £30
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 25m
    0
    06:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    12:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £114
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 45m
    0
    07:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    11:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £138

    • Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 30m
    0
    17:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    22:00
    Bolton
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £31

    • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • TfL Rail
    3h 47m
    0
    05:34
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £49
  • TfL Rail
    4h 2m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £59
  • South Western Railway
    4h 6m
    0
    05:15
    London
    St Margarets Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £91

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    6h 15m
    0
    08:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    14:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £57
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 55m
    0
    15:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    21:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £60
  • Norwegian Air Shuttle
    14h 0m
    0
    20:50
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    10:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Norwegian Air Shuttle
    Economy
    from £148

What are the fastest trips from London to Bolton?

You can get to Bolton from London in just 3h 45m with a Flight from Aer Lingus. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 3h 47m
tomorrow
from 3h 45m
Wednesday
from 3h 47m
Thursday
from 3h 47m
Friday
from 3h 47m
Saturday
from 3h 45m
Sunday
from 5h 55m

    Fastest Trains today

  • TfL Rail
    3h 47m
    0
    05:34
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £213
  • TfL Rail
    4h 2m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £213
  • South Western Railway
    4h 8m
    0
    05:45
    London
    St Margarets Train Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £205

    • Fastest Flights today

  • BA CityFlyer
    5h 50m
    0
    06:50
    London City Airport
    London City Airport
    12:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    BA CityFlyer
    Economy
    from £208
  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 35m
    0
    06:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    16:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £49
  • Loganair
    10h 5m
    0
    08:55
    London City Airport
    London City Airport
    19:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £179

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 45m
    0
    16:20
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    20:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £123
  • British Airways
    3h 50m
    0
    06:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    10:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £138
  • Ryanair
    11h 5m
    0
    09:00
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    20:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £32

    • Fastest Trains tomorrow

  • TfL Rail
    3h 47m
    0
    05:34
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £213
  • TfL Rail
    4h 2m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £213
  • South Western Railway
    4h 8m
    0
    05:45
    London
    St Margarets Train Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £231

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • TfL Rail
    3h 47m
    0
    05:34
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £189
  • TfL Rail
    4h 2m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £189

    • Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 55m
    0
    16:20
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    20:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £121
  • Air Bagan
    9h 35m
    0
    06:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    15:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £61
  • Ryanair
    10h 5m
    0
    10:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    20:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £38

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • TfL Rail
    3h 47m
    0
    05:34
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £188
  • TfL Rail
    4h 2m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £188

    • Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Loganair
    4h 0m
    0
    14:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    18:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £279
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 5m
    0
    15:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £127
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 55m
    0
    15:20
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    20:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £77

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • TfL Rail
    3h 47m
    0
    05:34
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £49
  • TfL Rail
    4h 2m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £49
  • South Western Railway
    4h 8m
    0
    05:45
    London
    St Margarets Train Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £91

    • Fastest Flights Friday

  • Aer Lingus
    4h 5m
    0
    15:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £145
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 5m
    0
    17:35
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    21:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £79
  • Ryanair
    5h 50m
    0
    16:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    22:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £56

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 45m
    0
    07:50
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    11:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £138
  • Ryanair
    4h 50m
    0
    16:45
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    21:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £30
  • British Airways
    6h 20m
    0
    13:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    20:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £587

    • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • TfL Rail
    3h 47m
    0
    05:34
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £49
  • TfL Rail
    4h 2m
    0
    05:51
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:53
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £59
  • South Western Railway
    4h 6m
    0
    05:15
    London
    St Margarets Train Station
    09:21
    Bolton
    Central Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £91

    • Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 30m
    0
    17:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    22:00
    Bolton
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £31

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 55m
    0
    15:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    21:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £60
  • Ryanair
    6h 15m
    0
    08:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    14:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £57
  • Turkish Airlines
    10h 10m
    0
    05:50
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    16:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Turkish Airlines
    Economy
    from £285
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from London to Bolton

What are the most popular stations in London and Bolton?

In London, you will usually depart from Euston Station, Victoria Coach Station or Paddington, 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 London? With 8 connections between 4 Car, 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 London 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 Aer Lingus: you will get to Bolton in just 3h 45m.

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 London and Bolton are TfL Rail, South Western Railway and Ryanair, 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 London 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 Belsize Park or to Astley Bridge, and look at flights from Rochester 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 London to Bolton?

The most popular companies between London and Bolton, are TfL Rail, South Western Railway and Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: TfL Rail and South Western Railway

Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet Airline, Aer Lingus and 9 more.

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

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

How can I reach Bolton from London?

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

How far is Bolton from London?

The distance between London and Bolton is 277.9 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between London 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 47 kgs, and a flight 68 kgs.

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

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

What is the fastest way to get from London 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 3h 45m with a Flight from Aer Lingus.

More routes to London and to Bolton

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