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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Shipley is to line 8 bus and bus and line 60 bus which costs £7 - £13 and takes 4h 15m.

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 Bolton Interchange and arriving at Thackley Old Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

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 51m.

How far is it from Bolton to Shipley?

The distance between Bolton and Shipley is 68 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 51m and costs £19 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m 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 Bolton Interchange 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 51m and costs £19 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and bus and line 60 bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Bolton to Shipley bus arrive?

Bolton to Shipley bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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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Where can I stay near Shipley?

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

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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 51m
£19–41
Line 8 bus, bus, line 60 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Thackley Old Roadbus 60 / ...
4h 15m
£8–13
Line 471 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale stationbus 471
2. Take the train from Rochdale to Bradford Interchangetrain
3. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Thackley Old Roadbus 612
2h 53m
£13–23
Drive 45.8 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Shipleycar 45.8 mi
52 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Shipleytaxi 45.8 mi
52 min
£200–240

Bolton to Shipley by train

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Distance: 67.5 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Thackley Old Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 15m.

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