There are 4 ways to get from Bolton to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 16m£63–189Drive 136.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bolton to Cheltenhamcar 136.5 mi
2h 23m£34–49Line 37 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 37
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Cheltenham Racecoursebus Cf8
5h 33mLine 607 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to College Avenuebus 607
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 33m
Bolton to Cheltenham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Bolton to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Cheltenham Racecourse via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Bolton and Cheltenham is 138 miles. The road distance is 137.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bolton to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £60 - £190.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Bolton to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Bolton to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.
Bolton to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Bolton to Cheltenham is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £60 - £190. Alternatively, you can line 37 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Bolton, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a train from Bolton to Cheltenham Spa via Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Cheltenham Racecourse via Piccadilly Gardens and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 5h 33m.
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–65
- 1st Class
- £75–110
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £29–45
- 1st Class
- £40–60
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £30–45
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £70–100
Train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £30–50
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £70–110
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Bolton Interchange to College Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Cheltenham Racecourse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bolton to Cheltenham bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.
Bolton to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Cheltenham is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Bolton to Cheltenham.
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