There are 3 ways to get from Shropshire to Bolton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 30m£29–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus 64
- Take the bus from bus station to Bolton Interchangebus 424
4h 35m£12–27Drive 77.2 mi
- Drive from Shropshire to Boltoncar 77.2 mi
1h 38m£19–28
Shropshire to Bolton by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Bolton is to bus which costs £12 - £27 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Shropshire to Bolton is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Shropshire station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bolton Interchange via bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Shropshire to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Shropshire and Bolton is 75 miles. The road distance is 77.6 miles.
The best way to get from Shropshire to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £28 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Shropshire to Bolton, including transfers.
Shropshire to Bolton bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Shropshire to Bolton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shropshire to Bolton is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £28 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £27 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Shropshire, England and Bolton, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchange via bus station in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- [email protected]
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from Bus Station to bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- D&G Bus
- SIngle Ticket One way
- £3
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More Questions & Answers
Shropshire to Bolton bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at bus station.
Shropshire to Bolton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Bolton is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Shropshire to Bolton.
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