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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bolton and Bristol takes 6h 38m and the fastest bus takes 5h 1m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bolton to Bristol. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 38m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bolton to Bristol bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Bolton and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bristol at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Bee NetworkFlixBus5h 1m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkFlixBus5h 33m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkFlixBus5h 13m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkFlixBus5h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Bristol? 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.

Map of how to get from Bolton to Bristol.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Bristol, England?

You can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Bristol Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 8m.

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