The average bus between Bolton and Porthcawl takes 12h 21m and the fastest bus takes 10h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton to Porthcawl. 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 3 times a day between Bolton and Porthcawl. 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 Porthcawl at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 12h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bolton to Porthcawl? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Porthcawl. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Porthcawl station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
Bolton to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Bolton to Porthcawl bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Sarn Odeon station.
The distance between Bolton and Porthcawl is 249.3 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to John Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, and Sarn Odeon in around 9h 41m.