The average bus between Rock Ferry and Bolton takes 3h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rock 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 4 hours between Rock Ferry and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rock Ferry is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Queen Square and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



3h 10m • 3 changes



3h 26m • 3 changes



3h 38m • 3 changes



3h 41m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Rock Ferry to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Rock Ferry station and arriving at Bolton station via Queen Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Rock Ferry to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Rock Lane West station.
Rock Ferry to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Noel Street station.
The distance between Rock Ferry and Bolton is 44.5 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a bus from Rock Lane West to Noel Street via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, St Helens Central Interchange, Chalon Way West, and Wigan Bus Station in around 3h 38m.