Bolton to Cardiff Buses

Bolton to Cardiff buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bolton and Cardiff takes 7h 30m and the fastest bus takes 6h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 30m
Duration: 224 mi
Distance: £32
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...

8h 11m

£27–40

Bolton to Cardiff bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Bolton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 4:52 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:34 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 8:25 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 15m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 8:25 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 15m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 8:25 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 15m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 8:25 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 15m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 8:25 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 15m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 8:25 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:43 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 15m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 8:25 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Cardiff? 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.

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Bolton to Cardiff bus times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:34 AM → 2:15 PM

10:12 AM → 6:35 PM

11:52 AM → 7:30 PM

1:32 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:15 PM

10:20 AM → 6:35 PM

11:44 AM → 7:30 PM

1:32 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:15 PM

10:20 AM → 6:35 PM

11:44 AM → 7:30 PM

1:32 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:15 PM

10:20 AM → 6:35 PM

11:44 AM → 7:30 PM

1:32 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:15 PM

10:20 AM → 6:35 PM

11:44 AM → 7:30 PM

1:32 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:15 PM

10:20 AM → 6:35 PM

11:44 AM → 7:30 PM

1:32 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:43 AM → 2:15 PM

10:20 AM → 6:35 PM

11:44 AM → 7:30 PM

1:32 PM → 8:25 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station

Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road

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