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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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$47 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham to Bolton
Travel to Bolton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nottingham to Bolton.

This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Bolton:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Bolton costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Bolton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Bolton, Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bolton by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains to go to Bolton by train.
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