There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Bolton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 50m£24–136Bus, line 19 bus
- Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Abus Cf4
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M to Leigh Bus Stationbus 19 / ...
3h 59mDrive 136.7 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Boltoncar 136.7 mi
2h 23m£34–49Train, line 607 bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
- Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bolton Interchangebus 607
4h 15m
Cheltenham to Bolton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Bolton is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Bolton is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Racecourse and arriving at University of Bolton via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Bolton is 138 miles. The road distance is 137.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £23 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Cheltenham to Bolton, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cheltenham Racecourse station.
Cheltenham to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £23 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 19 bus, which costs and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Bolton, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £21–120 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to University of Bolton via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M, and Leigh Bus Station in around 3h 59m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £22–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M to Leigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand A station.
Cheltenham to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Bolton is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Cheltenham to Bolton.
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