The average bus between Shipley and Bolton takes 4h 17m and the fastest bus takes 3h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shipley 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 Shipley and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shipley is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Bolton at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds Bus Station Entrance and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Shipley 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 Shipley to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Shipley station and arriving at Bolton station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Shipley to Bolton bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, depart from Thackley Old Road station.
Shipley to Bolton bus services, operated by The Keighley Bus Company, arrive at Shiffnall Street station.
Book your Shipley to Bolton bus tickets online with The Keighley Bus Company, National Express and Bee Network.
The distance between Shipley and Bolton is 51.9 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a bus from Thackley Old Road to Shiffnall Street via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 3h 50m.