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.
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.

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4h 53m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Shiffnall Street station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Bristol to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Bolton bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shiffnall Street station.
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The distance between Bristol and Bolton is 236.9 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Shiffnall Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 8m.