Bristol to Bolton Buses

Bristol to Bolton buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol and Bolton takes 5h 6m and the fastest bus takes 4h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.

5h 6m
Duration: 190 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: 5 times a day
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£32–57

Bristol to Bolton bus times

Buses run 5 times a day 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 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

11:45 AM → 5:16 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:30 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:18 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
7:30 PM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
4h 45m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:58 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:23 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:23 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:58 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:13 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:16 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:17 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:18 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:16 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:17 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:18 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:16 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:17 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:18 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:16 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:17 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:18 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
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