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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sowerby Bridge and Bolton takes 2h 16m and the fastest bus takes 1h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sowerby Bridge 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 16m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 587 bus, line 471 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Wharf Street to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 587
  2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shiffnall Streetbus bus 471
2h 6m

Sowerby Bridge to Bolton bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Sowerby Bridge and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sowerby Bridge is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 8m • 1 change

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    Team PennineBee Network1h 53m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 29m • 1 change

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 27m • 1 change

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 9m • 1 change

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 29m • 1 change

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 27m • 1 change

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 9m • 1 change

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 29m • 1 change

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 27m • 1 change

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 9m • 1 change

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 29m • 1 change

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 27m • 1 change

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 9m • 1 change

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Team PennineBee Network2h 9m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sowerby Bridge 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: 28 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Sowerby Bridge, England and Bolton, England?

You can take a bus from Wharf Street to Shiffnall Street via Rochdale Interchange in around 2h 6m.

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