The average bus between Bath and Bolton takes 6h 15m and the fastest bus takes 5h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bath 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 5 times a day between Bath and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Bolton at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bath 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 Bath to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Bath to Bolton bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bath to Bolton bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Bath and Bolton is 245.6 km. The road distance is 311 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.