What is the cheapest way to get from Stirling to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Bolton is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stirling to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Bolton is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Bolton via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Stirling to Bolton?

The distance between Stirling and Bolton is 242 miles. The road distance is 217.1 miles.

How do I travel from Stirling to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from Stirling to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Stirling to Bolton?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Stirling to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Bolton bus from?

Stirling to Bolton bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Bolton train from?

Stirling to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Bolton?

The best way to get from Stirling to Bolton is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Stirling to Bolton bus arrive?

Stirling to Bolton bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stirling to Bolton train arrive?

Stirling to Bolton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Bolton is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Stirling to Bolton.

How do I get a train ticket from Stirling to Bolton?

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Stirling to Bolton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Stirling to Bolton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 16m
£56–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 56m
£32–52
Drive 215.8 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Boltoncar 215.8 mi
3h 39m
£54–77
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 48m
£70–206
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Stirling to Haymarkettrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 34m
£72–134
Train #2
1. Take the train from Stirling to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
4h 45m
£56–82
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 26m
£78–183
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 18m
£82–197
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 20m
£70–170

Stirling to Bolton by train and foot

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Distance: 240.3 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Bolton, England?

You can take a train from Stirling to Bolton via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 56m.

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