The average bus between Bolton and Appley Bridge takes 2h 4m and the fastest bus takes 1h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton to Appley Bridge. 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 2 hours between Bolton and Appley Bridge. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Appley Bridge at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 34m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Bolton to Appley Bridge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Appley Bridge. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Appley Bridge station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Bolton to Appley Bridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Noel Street station.
Bolton to Appley Bridge bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Appley Lane North station.
The distance between Bolton and Appley Bridge is 19 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a bus from Noel Street to Appley Lane North via Bus Station in around 1h 55m.