The average bus between Bolton and Rugby takes 7h 37m and the fastest bus takes 5h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton to Rugby. 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 5 times a day between Bolton and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Rugby at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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8h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bolton to Rugby? 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 Rugby. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Rugby station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Bolton to Rugby bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Interchange station.
Bolton to Rugby bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Coventry station.
The distance between Bolton and Rugby is 155.9 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Bennett Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Coventry, and Transport Museum in around 6h 21m.