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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Shipley is to line 37 bus and bus and line 60 bus which costs £11 - £25 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Shipley is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Shipley?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Thackley Old Road via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Shipley?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Shipley. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Shipley via Manchester Victoria and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Bolton to Shipley?

The distance between Bolton and Shipley is 64 miles. The road distance is 46.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Shipley without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £22 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Bolton to Shipley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Shipley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bolton to Shipley train from?

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

Train or bus from Bolton to Shipley?

The best way to get from Bolton to Shipley is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 37 bus and bus and line 60 bus, which costs £11 - £25 and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Bolton to Shipley bus arrive?

Bolton to Shipley bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Bolton to Shipley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bolton to Shipley?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Shipley is 46 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Bolton to Shipley.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bolton to Shipley?

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Where can I stay near Shipley?

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Bolton to Shipley - 5 ways to travel via train, line 471 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Shipley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Victoriatrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
1h 33m
£22–45
Drive 45.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bolton to Shipleycar 45.8 mi
52 min
£12–17
Line 471 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale stationbus 471
2. Take the train from Rochdale to Bradford Interchangetrain Rochdale - Leeds / ...
2h 49m
£15–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Shipleytaxi 45.8 mi
52 min
£100–120
Line 37 bus, bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 37
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Thackley Old Roadbus 60 / ...
3h 59m
£12–25

Bolton to Shipley by train

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Distance: 63.2 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Shipley, Bradford, England?

You can take a train from Bolton to Shipley via Manchester Victoria and Leeds in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Thackley Old Road via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 59m.

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