The average bus between Bolton and Wakefield takes 3h 52m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bolton to Wakefield. 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 hourly between Bolton and Wakefield. 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 Wakefield at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bolton to Wakefield? 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 Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street station and arriving at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station via Piccadilly Gardens station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Bolton to Wakefield bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.
Bolton to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
The distance between Bolton and Wakefield is 62.7 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Queen Elizabeth's School via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 10m.