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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bolton and Shipley takes 4h 20m and the fastest bus takes 3h 31m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bolton to Shipley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 20m
Duration
68 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 37 bus, bus, line 60 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 37
  2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Thackley Old Roadbus bus 60 / ...
3h 59m
£10–16

Bolton to Shipley bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Bolton and Shipley. 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 Shipley at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 54m • 2 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressThe Keighley Bus Company3h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Shipley? 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: 68.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Shipley, Bradford, England?

You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Thackley Old Road via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 59m.

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