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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Shaw is to line 471 bus and line 435 bus which costs £4 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Shaw is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs £75 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Shaw?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Shaw. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at The Orchards via Rochdale Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Shaw?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Shaw. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Shaw and Crompton via Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Bolton to Shaw?

The distance between Bolton and Shaw is 20 miles. The road distance is 16.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Shaw without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 2m and costs £6 - £12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Bolton to Shaw, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Shaw bus from?

Bolton to Shaw bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Shaw train from?

Bolton to Shaw train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.

Where does the Bolton to Shaw bus arrive?

Bolton to Shaw bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Rochdale Interchange station.

Where does the Bolton to Shaw train arrive?

Bolton to Shaw train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Shaw?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Shaw is 16 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Bolton to Shaw.

Where can I stay near Shaw?

There are 3852+ hotels available in Shaw.

Bolton to Shaw - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 471 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bolton to Shaw by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Victoriatrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
2. Take the tram from Victoria to Shaw and Cromptontram Pink Line
1h 2m
£6–11
Line 471 bus, line 435 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to The Orchardsbus 435 / ...
2h 17m
£4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Shawtaxi 16.1 mi
34 min
£75–90
Drive 16.1 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Shawcar 16.1 mi
34 min
£4–6

Bolton to Shaw by train and tram

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1h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 20.3 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Shaw, Oldham, England?

You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to The Orchards via Rochdale Interchange in around 2h 17m.

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