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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Stroud is to line 8 bus and bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Stroud is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Stroud?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at Health Centre via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Stroud?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Bolton to Stroud?

The distance between Bolton and Stroud is 157 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Stroud without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Bolton to Stroud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Stroud bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bolton to Stroud train from?

Bolton to Stroud train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Stroud?

The best way to get from Bolton to Stroud is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can line 37 bus and bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Bolton to Stroud bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bolton to Stroud train arrive?

Bolton to Stroud train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Stroud?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Stroud is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Bolton to Stroud.

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

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Bolton to Stroud - 4 ways to travel via train, line 37 bus, bus, and car

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

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best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 33m
£65–124
Line 8 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus 8
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucesterbus
7h 25m
£19–31
Line 37 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 37
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
7h 12m
£30–70
Drive 148.7 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Stroudcar 148.7 mi
2h 39m
£37–53

Bolton to Stroud by train

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Distance: 156 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Stroud (Glos) via Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, and Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Health Centre via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Transport Hub in around 7h 12m.

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