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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Tunstall is to line 8 bus and bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Tunstall is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Tunstall?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Tunstall. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Parsonage Street via bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Tunstall?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Tunstall. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Kidsgrove via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Bolton to Tunstall?

The distance between Bolton and Tunstall is 45 miles. The road distance is 46.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Tunstall without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £16 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Bolton to Tunstall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Tunstall bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bolton to Tunstall train from?

Bolton to Tunstall train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Tunstall?

The best way to get from Bolton to Tunstall is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £23 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Bolton to Tunstall bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bolton to Tunstall train arrive?

Bolton to Tunstall train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Tunstall?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Tunstall is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Bolton to Tunstall.

Where can I stay near Tunstall?

There are 1151+ hotels available in Tunstall.

Bolton to Tunstall - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 8 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Tunstall by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Kidsgrovetrain Manchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent / ...
2h 16m
£16–31
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 Uk980 / ...
4h 6m
£6–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to bus stationbus 424
2h 38m
£9–23
Drive 46.4 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Tunstallcar 46.4 mi
1h 1m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Tunstalltaxi 46.4 mi
1h 1m
£110–130

Bolton to Tunstall by train and bus

112Weekly Services

2h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 44.7 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, England?

You can take a train from Bolton to Parsonage Street via Manchester Piccadilly, Kidsgrove, and Tesco Store in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to bus station twice daily. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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