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Bolton to Southend-on-Sea buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bolton and Southend-on-Sea takes 8h 55m and the fastest bus takes 8h 47m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Bolton to Southend-on-Sea. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 55m
Duration
276 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Bolton to Southend-on-Sea bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Bolton and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:00 AM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 5:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex8h 48m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Southend-on-Sea? 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: 276 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Travel Centre via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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