Ipswich to Bolton Buses

Ipswich to Bolton buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ipswich and Bolton takes 10h 13m and the fastest bus takes 8h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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.

10h 13m
Duration: 294 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus

9h 13m

£37–61

Ipswich to Bolton bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Ipswich and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Bolton at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:30 PM → 11:18 PM
9h 48m • 3 changes
6:05 PM → 6:01 AM
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11h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:00 AM → 12:56 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
5:00 AM → 3:39 PM
10h 39m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 5:54 PM
9h 54m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 8:03 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:00 AM → 12:54 PM
10h 54m • 3 changes
5:00 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 8m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 5:34 PM
9h 19m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 8:33 PM
9h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:00 AM → 12:56 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
5:00 AM → 1:56 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 5:18 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 8:20 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

2:00 AM → 12:56 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
5:00 AM → 3:39 PM
10h 39m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 5:54 PM
9h 54m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 8:03 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

2:00 AM → 12:56 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
5:00 AM → 3:39 PM
10h 39m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 5:54 PM
9h 54m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 8:03 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

2:00 AM → 12:56 PM
10h 56m • 3 changes
5:00 AM → 3:39 PM
10h 39m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 5:54 PM
9h 54m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 8:03 PM
8h 48m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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.

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Ipswich to Bolton bus times

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:30 PM → 11:18 PM

6:05 PM → 6:01 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:00 AM → 12:56 PM

5:00 AM → 3:39 PM

8:00 AM → 5:54 PM

11:15 AM → 8:03 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:00 AM → 12:54 PM

5:00 AM → 2:08 PM

8:15 AM → 5:34 PM

11:15 AM → 8:33 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:00 AM → 12:56 PM

5:00 AM → 1:56 PM

8:15 AM → 5:18 PM

11:15 AM → 8:20 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

2:00 AM → 12:56 PM

5:00 AM → 3:39 PM

8:00 AM → 5:54 PM

11:15 AM → 8:03 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

2:00 AM → 12:56 PM

5:00 AM → 3:39 PM

8:00 AM → 5:54 PM

11:15 AM → 8:03 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

2:00 AM → 12:56 PM

5:00 AM → 3:39 PM

8:00 AM → 5:54 PM

11:15 AM → 8:03 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Station

Bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Station

Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

Bus trips from Ipswich

Bus trips to Bolton

Alternative transport options

6:05 PM → 6:01 AM
Arrives next day