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How to get fromBolton to Stirlingby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bolton to Stirling by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
    4h 10m
    £57–141

  2. Line 8 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus bus M8 / ...
    7h 8m
    £30–52

  3. Drive  216.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Stirlingcar car 216.4 mi
    3h 40m
    £54–78

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    5h 25m
    £65–187

  5. Line 125 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain train London Euston - Inverness
    6h 49m
    £56–81

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    6h 10m
    £72–171

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain train
    6h 17m
    £83–192

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Stirlingtrain train
    6h 35m
    £130–300

Bolton to Stirling by train and foot

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Stirling, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bolton to Stirling via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Islamic Centre via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 8m.

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