There are 3 ways to get from Stafford to Bolton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 26m£21–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gatehouse Theatre to bus stationbus 101
- Take the bus from bus station to Bolton Interchangebus 424
3h 58m£11–16Drive 65 mi
- Drive from Stafford to Boltoncar 65 mi
1h 14m£17–24
Stafford to Bolton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Bolton is to bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Stafford to Bolton is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Stafford to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Gatehouse Theatre and arriving at Bolton Interchange via bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Stafford and Bolton is 65 miles. The road distance is 65.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stafford to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £21 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Stafford to Bolton, including transfers.
Stafford to Bolton bus services, operated by First Potteries, depart from Gatehouse Theatre station.
Stafford to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stafford station.
The best way to get from Stafford to Bolton is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £21 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Stafford, England and Bolton, England?
You can take a train from Stafford to Bolton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatehouse Theatre to Bolton Interchange via bus station in around 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Potteries
Bus from Gatehouse Theatre to bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- First Potteries
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Booking & Getting There
Stafford to Bolton bus services, operated by First Potteries, arrive at bus station.
Stafford to Bolton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to Bolton is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Stafford to Bolton.
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