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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carnforth and Bolton takes 4h 29m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Carnforth 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.

4h 29m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 125 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 41 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Noel Streetbus bus 125
4h
£9–12

Carnforth to Bolton bus times

Buses run hourly between Carnforth and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Bolton at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carnforth 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 Carnforth to Bolton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a bus from New Street to Noel Street via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h.

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