The average bus between Bolton and Whaley Bridge takes 2h 57m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly bus service from Bolton to Whaley Bridge. 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 Whaley Bridge. 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 Whaley Bridge at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bolton to Whaley Bridge? 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 Whaley Bridge. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street station and arriving at Railway Station via Piccadilly Gardens station and Corbar Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Bolton to Whaley Bridge bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.
Bolton to Whaley Bridge bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Bolton and Whaley Bridge is 41 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Railway Station via Piccadilly Gardens, Piccadilly, and Corbar Road in around 2h 59m.