The average bus between Mersey Ferry and Bolton takes 3h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mersey Ferry 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 Mersey Ferry and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mersey Ferry is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Bolton at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Littledale Road and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Mersey Ferry 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 Mersey Ferry to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Mersey Ferry station and arriving at Bolton station via Castle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Mersey Ferry to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Littledale Road station.
Mersey Ferry to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Shiffnall Street station.
The distance between Mersey Ferry and Bolton is 43.3 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a vehicle from Mersey Ferry to Shiffnall Street via Littledale Road, Castle Street, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 3h 40m.