The average bus between Whitley Bay and Bolton takes 6h 30m and the fastest bus takes 5h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Bolton at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket St Mary's Place and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Whitley Bay to Bolton bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
Whitley Bay to Bolton bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Whitley Bay and Bolton is 174.1 km. The road distance is 266 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 3h 50m.