There are 4 ways to get from Bolton to Gloucester 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 Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 51m£61–113Line 8 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucesterbus
6h 33m£17–29Line 37 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 37
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
6h 21m£28–67Drive 140.6 mi
- Drive from Bolton to Gloucestercar 140.6 mi
2h 28m£35–50
Bolton to Gloucester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Gloucester is to line 8 bus and bus which costs £16 - £29 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bolton to Gloucester is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Transport Hub via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Gloucester via Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Bolton and Gloucester is 145 miles. The road distance is 141.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bolton to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Bolton to Gloucester, including transfers.
Bolton to Gloucester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.
Bolton to Gloucester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Bolton to Gloucester is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 37 bus and bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Bolton, England and Gloucester, England?
You can take a train from Bolton to Gloucester via Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Transport Hub via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bolton to Gloucester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.
Bolton to Gloucester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Gloucester is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Bolton to Gloucester.
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