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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bradford and Bolton takes 3h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from Bradford to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 27m
Duration
41 mi
Distance
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 587 bus, line 471 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Halifax Bus Stationbus bus 681 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 587
  3. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shiffnall Streetbus bus 471
3h 40m

Bradford to Bolton bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Bradford and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bradford is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Halifax Bus Station and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h 38m • 2 changes

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h 21m • 2 changes

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    First Halifax, Calder Valley & HuddersfieldTeam PennineBee Network3h 36m • 2 changes

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h 23m • 2 changes

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h 21m • 2 changes

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    First Halifax, Calder Valley & HuddersfieldTeam PennineBee Network3h 36m • 2 changes

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h 23m • 2 changes

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h 21m • 2 changes

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    First Halifax, Calder Valley & HuddersfieldTeam PennineBee Network3h 36m • 2 changes

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h 23m • 2 changes

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h 21m • 2 changes

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    First Halifax, Calder Valley & HuddersfieldTeam PennineBee Network3h 36m • 2 changes

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h 23m • 2 changes

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h 18m • 2 changes

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h 26m • 2 changes

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    First BradfordTeam PennineBee Network3h 33m • 2 changes

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    First Halifax, Calder Valley & HuddersfieldTeam PennineBee Network3h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bradford to Bolton? 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.

Map of how to get from Bradford to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 40.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Shiffnall Street via Halifax Bus Station and Rochdale Interchange in around 3h 40m.

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