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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sunderland and Bolton takes 6h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 8m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Sunderland 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.

6h 50m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Sunderland to Bolton bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Sunderland and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusBee Network14h 22m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusBee Network4h 22m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBee Network4h 30m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBee Network4h 8m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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: 140.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Shiffnall Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 28m.

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