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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

Line 37 bus, line 111 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 37 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Horton Roadbus bus 111
1h 41m
£4

Bolton to Greater Manchester bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Bolton and Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, 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 Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 34m • 1 change

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 49m • 1 change

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 46m • 1 change

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network2h 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 12, 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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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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