The average bus between Bolton and Marple Bridge takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Bolton to Marple Bridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Bolton and Marple Bridge. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Marple Bridge at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 54m • 2 changes


2h 44m • 2 changes


2h 50m • 2 changes


2h 40m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Marple Bridge. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Marple Bridge station via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Bolton to Marple Bridge bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.
Bolton to Marple Bridge bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Marple Bridge station.
The distance between Bolton and Marple Bridge is 32.3 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Marple Bridge via Piccadilly Gardens, Piccadilly, Mersey Square, and Stockport Interchange in around 2h 38m.