The average bus between Derby and Bolton takes 6h 11m and the fastest bus takes 5h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby 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 every 2 hours between Derby and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Bolton at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Derby 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 Derby to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Bolton station via Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Derby to Bolton bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Interchange station.
Derby to Bolton bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.
The distance between Derby and Bolton is 97.2 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchange via Interchange, Market Place, Stockport Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 6h 19m.