The average bus between Gatwick Airport and Bolton takes 9h 14m and the fastest bus takes 7h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gatwick Airport 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 3 times a day between Gatwick Airport and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 9:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Newhall Street and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Bolton station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Gatwick Airport to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Gatwick Airport to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Bolton is 310.8 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Shiffnall Street via Newhall Street and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 20m.