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Trip Overview

The average bus between Southport and Bolton takes 2h 45m and the fastest bus takes 2h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southport 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.

2h 45m
Duration
42 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Southport to Bolton bus times

Buses run twice daily between Southport and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Bolton at 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 49m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 49m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 54m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southport 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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  • Distance: 41.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Duke Street to Noel Street via Bus Station in around 2h 47m.

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