How to get from The Trafford Centre to Bolton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from The Trafford Centre to Bolton in North West, take the 250 bus from The Trafford Centre station to Chester Street (Stop C) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Oxford Road station to Bolton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 250250
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Bolton
Leaves from The Trafford Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Street (Stop C)
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bolton
    Walk to
    Bolton
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from The Trafford Centre to Bolton in North West: take the 20 bus from The Trafford Centre station to Bolton Interchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Walk to Bolton
Leaves from The Trafford Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Bolton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bolton Interchange
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to Bolton
    Walk to
    Bolton
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from The Trafford Centre to Bolton

The distance between The Trafford Centre, North West and Bolton, North West is approximately 18.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Trafford Centre to Bolton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to The Trafford Centre

The Trafford Centre is located at 10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK, North West and the nearest public transport station is Old Park Lane.

Bus stations close to The Trafford Centre:

  • Old Park Lane
  • The Trafford Centre
  • Ellesmere Circle

Public transport stations close to Bolton, North West

Bolton is located at Bolton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Nelson Square.

Train stations close to Bolton:

  • Bolton
  • Hall I' Th' Wood
  • Bromley Cross

Bus stations close to Bolton:

  • Nelson Square
  • Wood Street
  • Breightmet Street

Related Routes

By bus

Take one direct bus from The Trafford Centre to Bolton in North West: take the 20 bus from The Trafford Centre station to Bolton Interchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Walk to Bolton
Leaves from The Trafford Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Trafford Centre
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Bolton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bolton Interchange
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to Bolton
    Walk to
    Bolton
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from The Trafford Centre to Bolton?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from The Trafford Centre to Bolton?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Trafford Centre and Bolton?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from The Trafford Centre to Bolton?

    The 250 bus line goes from The Trafford Centre station near The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park to Piccadilly Gardens station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Piccadilly Gardens station near Bolton in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Trafford Centre to Bolton by bus and train?

    The total travel time between The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park and Bolton in North West by bus and train is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near The Trafford Centre to get to Bolton?

    Get on the 250 bus from the The Trafford Centre stop near The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between The Trafford Centre and Bolton?

    Get off the bus at the Piccadilly Gardens station, which is closest to Bolton in North West.

  • When is the last bus from The Trafford Centre to Bolton?

    The last bus from The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park to Bolton in North West is the Bolton - Trafford Park line. It leaves the The Trafford Centre stop at 00:30.

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