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Bolton to Irvine buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bolton and Irvine takes 8h 43m and the fastest bus takes 8h 9m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Bolton to Irvine. 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 43m
Duration
255 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Bolton to Irvine bus times

Buses run twice a week between Bolton and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 2:52 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Irvine at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Bee NetworkFlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland8h 9m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Bee NetworkFlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland9h 17m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Irvine? 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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  • Distance: 255 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Irvine, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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