What is the cheapest way to get from Bolton to Stirling?

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Stirling is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolton to Stirling?

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Stirling is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Islamic Centre via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Stirling via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Bolton to Stirling?

The distance between Bolton and Stirling is 242 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bolton to Stirling without a car?

The best way to get from Bolton to Stirling without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £30 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Bolton to Stirling?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Bolton to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Stirling bus from?

Bolton to Stirling bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Stirling train from?

Bolton to Stirling train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Stirling?

The best way to get from Bolton to Stirling is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Bolton to Stirling bus arrive?

Bolton to Stirling bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bolton to Stirling train arrive?

Bolton to Stirling train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Stirling is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Bolton to Stirling.

How do I get a train ticket from Bolton to Stirling?

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 585+ hotels available in Stirling.

Bolton to Stirling - 8 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Bolton to Stirling by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
4h 11m
£31–136
Line 8 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus M8 / ...
6h 55m
Drive 216.4 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Stirlingcar 216.4 mi
3h 40m
£53–76
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 20m
£59–131
Line 125 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus 125
2. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 39m
£67–95
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
5h 49m
£59–167
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
6h
£47–241
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
6h 14m
£59–262

Bolton to Stirling by train and foot

223Weekly Services

4h 11mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240.3 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bolton to Stirling via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Islamic Centre via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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