There are 2 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Bolton by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 46m£24–41Drive 72.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shrewsbury to Boltoncar 72.7 mi
1h 35m£19–27
Shrewsbury to Bolton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Bolton is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Bolton is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Bolton is 75 miles. The road distance is 73.1 miles.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £24 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Shrewsbury to Bolton, including transfers.
Shrewsbury to Bolton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Bolton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Bolton is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Shrewsbury to Bolton.
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What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Bolton, England?
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 46m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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