The average bus between Greenock and Bolton takes 8h 10m and the fastest bus takes 7h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greenock 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 Greenock and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 38m • 2 changes


7h 44m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


9h 1m • 2 changes


7h 38m • 2 changes


7h 44m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


9h 1m • 2 changes


7h 38m • 2 changes


7h 44m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


9h 1m • 2 changes


7h 38m • 2 changes


7h 44m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


9h 1m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Greenock 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 Greenock to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Bolton station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Greenock to Bolton bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.
Greenock to Bolton bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Greenock and Bolton is 302.4 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Shiffnall Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 54m.