There are 3 ways to get from Cotswolds to Bolton by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 9m£87–126Drive 145.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cotswolds to Boltoncar 145.4 mi
2h 42m£36–52Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h£61–111
Cotswolds to Bolton by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Bolton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Bolton is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Cotswolds to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Cotswolds and Bolton is 149 miles. The road distance is 146.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Cotswolds to Bolton, including transfers.
Cotswolds to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cotswolds to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Bolton is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Cotswolds to Bolton.
There are 3615+ hotels available in Bolton.
What companies run services between Cotswolds, England and Bolton, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
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- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
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