The average bus between Rainford and Bolton takes 1h 59m and the fastest bus takes 1h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rainford 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 3 hours between Rainford and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rainford is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Bolton at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Victoria Hotel and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rainford 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 Rainford to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Rainford station and arriving at Bolton station via Wigan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Rainford to Bolton bus services, operated by Preston Bus, depart from Victoria Hotel station.
Rainford to Bolton bus services, operated by Preston Bus, arrive at Noel Street station.
The distance between Rainford and Bolton is 25.1 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a bus from Whalley Avenue to Noel Street via Victoria Hotel and Wigan Bus Station in around 1h 52m.