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Bolton to Tilbury buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bolton and Tilbury takes 17h 42m and the fastest bus takes 9h 56m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Bolton to Tilbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 42m
Duration
245 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Bolton to Tilbury bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Bolton and Tilbury. 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 Tilbury at 6:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 17h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex22h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex9h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst EssexFirst Essex20h 52m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Tilbury? 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: 244.7 mi
  • Duration: 17h 42m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Tilbury, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre hourly. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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