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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol and Bolton takes 6h 19m and the fastest bus takes 4h 43m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bristol 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.

6h 19m
Duration
180 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bristol to Bolton bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Bristol and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusBee Network12h 57m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusBee Network5h 1m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBee Network5h 13m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBee Network5h 10m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBee Network4h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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.

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  • Distance: 180 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Shiffnall Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 8m.

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