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

The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Bolton is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stroud to Bolton is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Stroud and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Rotunda, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Stroud and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Bolton via Cheltenham Spa and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Stroud to Bolton?

The distance between Stroud and Bolton is 157 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stroud to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £29 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Stroud to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Bolton bus from?

Stroud to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Bolton train from?

Stroud to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Stroud to Bolton?

The best way to get from Stroud to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £29 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Stroud to Bolton bus arrive?

Stroud to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Stroud to Bolton train arrive?

Stroud to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Stroud to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Bolton is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Stroud to Bolton.

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

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Stroud to Bolton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 5 ways to get from Stroud to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 23m
£29–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 8m
£25–52
Drive 149.1 mi
1. Drive from Stroud to Boltoncar 149.1 mi
2h 39m
£37–53
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 34m
£96–338
Train, line 607 bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bolton Interchangebus 607
5h 4m

Stroud to Bolton by train

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Distance: 156.1 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Stroud, 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 Merrywalks to Shiffnall Street via Rotunda, Arle Court Transport Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 7h 8m.

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