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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Shropshire is to line 8 bus and bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Shropshire is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Shropshire station. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Shrewsbury via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Bolton to Shropshire?

The distance between Bolton and Shropshire is 78 miles. The road distance is 78.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Shropshire without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £25 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Bolton to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Shropshire bus from?

Bolton to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Shropshire train from?

Bolton to Shropshire train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Shropshire?

The best way to get from Bolton to Shropshire is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h.

Where does the Bolton to Shropshire bus arrive?

Bolton to Shropshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at bus station.

Where does the Bolton to Shropshire train arrive?

Bolton to Shropshire train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Shropshire is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Bolton to Shropshire.

Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 941+ hotels available in Shropshire.

Bolton to Shropshire - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 8 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bolton to Shropshire by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 1m
£25–45
Line 8 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus
3. Take the bus from bus station to Collegebus 64
6h 38m
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to bus stationbus 424
2. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus 64
5h
Drive 77.8 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Shropshirecar 77.8 mi
1h 38m
£20–29

Bolton to Shropshire by train and bus

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Distance: 78 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Shropshire, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury hourly. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Station via bus station in around 5h.

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