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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bolton and Greater Manchester takes 1h 50m and the fastest bus takes 1h 18m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Bolton to Greater Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 50m
Duration
17 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Bolton to Greater Manchester bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Bolton and Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Greater Manchester at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 44m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 41m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 46m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network5h 29m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 39m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 46m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network3h 29m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 39m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 46m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 22m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 22m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 23m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network3h 52m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 39m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 50m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 39m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 46m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 48m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network5h 29m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 39m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 46m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Greater Manchester? 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 Greater Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Horton Road via Piccadilly Gardens in around 1h 41m.

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