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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bolton to Stratford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, line 205 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the bus from Euston Station to Bow Churchbus bus 205 / ...
    3h 45m
    £65–109

  2. Bus via Shudehill Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    7h 20m
    £33–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Golders Green Stationbus bus 540
    6h 38m
    £35–56

  4. Drive  206.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Stratfordcar car 206.4 mi
    3h 57m
    £51–74

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3h 48m
    £78–258

  6. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    5h 17m
    £208–326

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAN - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 40m
    £55–175

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Golders Green Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, British Airways flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours.

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