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How to get fromBolton to Welshpoolby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 37m
    £30–53
  2. Drive  80.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bolton to Welshpoolcar car 80.9 mi
    1h 45m
    £20–29
  3. Line 37 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 37
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus bus 409
    7h 19m
    £27–45
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus bus X77
    3h 45m
    £27–48

Bolton to Welshpool by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bolton, England and Welshpool, Wales?

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 Shiffnall Street to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 19m.

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