Bolton to Bala Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Bolton and Bala takes 8h 58m and the fastest bus takes 6h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton to Bala. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 58m
Duration: 101 mi
Distance: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8

6h 40m

Bolton to Bala bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Bolton and Bala. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Bala at 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Leigh Bus Station and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

3:03 PM → 10:21 AM
Arrives next day
19h 18m • 4 changes
11:01 PM → 12:21 PM
Arrives next day
13h 20m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:46 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 35m • 4 changes
10:07 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 14m • 4 changes
12:07 PM → 6:31 PM
6h 24m • 4 changes
1:37 PM → 8:17 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:46 AM → 4:23 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
11:47 AM → 6:23 PM
6h 36m • 4 changes
2:47 PM → 10:21 AM
Arrives next day
19h 34m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:41 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
7:52 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
10:12 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 9m • 4 changes
12:12 PM → 6:31 PM
6h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:41 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
7:52 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
10:12 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 9m • 4 changes
12:12 PM → 6:31 PM
6h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:41 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
7:52 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
10:12 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 9m • 4 changes
12:12 PM → 6:31 PM
6h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:41 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 40m • 4 changes
7:52 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
10:12 AM → 4:21 PM
6h 9m • 4 changes
12:12 PM → 6:31 PM
6h 19m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Bala? 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.

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Bala, Wales?

You can take a bus from Bolton Shopping Park to Olde Bull's Head via Leigh Bus Station, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G, Chester Bus Interchange, and Corwen Bus Station in around 6h 40m.

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