The average bus between Bolton and Salford Quays takes 1h 2m and the fastest bus takes 46 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Bolton to Salford Quays. 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 20 minutes between Bolton and Salford Quays. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Salford Quays at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 1m • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

53 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Salford Quays station via Salford Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Bolton to Salford Quays bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.
Bolton to Salford Quays bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Salford Shopping Centre station.
The distance between Bolton and Salford Quays is 15.4 km. The road distance is 17 km.
Bee Network operates a bus from Shiffnall Street to Salford Shopping Centre every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 45 min.