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

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights and Buses for the journey to Edinburgh from Bolton. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 35m
$37
$55
7
Flight
3h 5m
$53
$149
78

What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Bolton?

You can get to Edinburgh with just $37 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Monday
from $56
Tuesday
from $38
Wednesday
from $38
Thursday
from $43
Friday
from $44
Saturday
from $44
Sunday
from $37

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $56
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    12:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $72
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $72
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    5h 40m
    0
    1:10 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    6:50 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $61
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 5m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $62
  • R Airlines
    4h 30m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $66
  • Aer Lingus
    19h 35m
    0
    7:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    3:30 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $198
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    26h 25m
    0
    5:25 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:50 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $213

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    12:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $58
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $69
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $75

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    12:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $40
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $46
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    12:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    6:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $45
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $46
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    12:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $44
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $45
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $77
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    8h 55m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $53
  • R Airlines
    3h 5m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:35 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $139
  • British Airways
    6h 10m
    0
    4:50 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    11:00 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $156
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    11h 50m
    0
    8:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $206
  • Aer Lingus
    23h 30m
    0
    7:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:25 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $209

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    12:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $44
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $66
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    8h 20m
    0
    11:10 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:30 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $53
  • EasyJet Airline
    11h 40m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:40 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $59
  • Aer Lingus
    23h 30m
    0
    7:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:25 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $198
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    7h 35m
    0
    12:50 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:25 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $201
  • Vueling Airlines
    23h 15m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:25 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from $367

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $37
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    12:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $73

What are the fastest trips from Bolton to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh from Bolton in just 3h 5m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. 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.

Monday
from 3h 5m
Tuesday
from 8h 10m
Wednesday
from 8h 10m
Thursday
from 7h 35m
Friday
from 3h 5m
Saturday
from 7h 35m
Sunday
from 8h 0m

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 5m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $62
  • R Airlines
    4h 30m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $66
  • Ryanair
    5h 40m
    0
    1:10 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    6:50 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $61
  • Aer Lingus
    19h 35m
    0
    7:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    3:30 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $198
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    26h 25m
    0
    5:25 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:50 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $213
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $72
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $56
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    12:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $72

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $69
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $75
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    12:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $46
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    12:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    6:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $45
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $46
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    12:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • R Airlines
    3h 5m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:35 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $139
  • British Airways
    6h 10m
    0
    4:50 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    11:00 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $156
  • Ryanair
    8h 55m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $53
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    11h 50m
    0
    8:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $206
  • Aer Lingus
    23h 30m
    0
    7:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:25 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $209
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $45
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $77
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    12:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $44
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    7h 35m
    0
    12:50 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:25 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $201
  • Ryanair
    8h 20m
    0
    11:10 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:30 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $53
  • EasyJet Airline
    11h 40m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:40 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $59
  • Vueling Airlines
    23h 15m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:25 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from $367
  • Aer Lingus
    23h 30m
    0
    7:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:25 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $198
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $65
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $66
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    12:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $44
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $65
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $37
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    7:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $73
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    12:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    10h 0m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61
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 Bromley Cross, Horwich Parkway or Central Station, while in Edinburgh you will be arriving at Waverley Train Station, Haymarket Bus Stop or Princes Street, 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 7 connections between  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 Bolton and Edinburgh, you can pay as low as $37 with a Bus from National Express.

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 Edinburgh in just 3h 5m.

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 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 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 Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Airlines: Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Eastern Air Lines (2011) and 4 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 7 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Edinburgh from Bolton.

How far is Edinburgh from Bolton?

The distance between Bolton and Edinburgh is 166.9 miles.

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 $37 by taking a Bus from National Express.

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 3h 5m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

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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