The average bus between Bacup and Bolton takes 2h 1m and the fastest bus takes 1h 34m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Bacup to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Bacup and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bacup is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 54m • 1 change

2h 15m • 1 change

2h 10m • 1 change

2h 24m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Bacup to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bacup station and arriving at Bolton station via Rochdale Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Bacup to Bolton bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Market Street station.
Bacup to Bolton bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Shiffnall Street station.
The distance between Bacup and Bolton is 20.2 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Shiffnall Street via Rochdale Interchange in around 1h 49m.