The average bus between Appleton Thorn and Bolton takes 3h 18m and the fastest bus takes 1h 58m. There is a bus service every few hours from Appleton Thorn 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 hourly between Appleton Thorn and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Appleton Thorn is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Appleton Thorn 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 Appleton Thorn to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Appleton Thorn station and arriving at Bolton station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Appleton Thorn to Bolton bus services, operated by Warrington's Own Buses, depart from Thorntree Green station.
Appleton Thorn to Bolton bus services, operated by Warrington's Own Buses, arrive at University of Bolton station.
The distance between Appleton Thorn and Bolton is 26.8 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a bus from Thorntree Green to University of Bolton via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M and Leigh Bus Station in around 2h 27m.