The average bus between Bolton (Region) and Manchester takes 1h 41m and the fastest bus takes 1h 22m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Bolton (Region) to Manchester. 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 20 minutes between Bolton (Region) and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton (Region) is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Manchester at 6:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 37m • 1 change
1h 27m • 1 change
1h 41m • 1 change
1h 53m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Bolton (Region) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bolton (Region) station and arriving at Manchester station via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Bolton (Region) to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Interchange station.
Bolton (Region) to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.
The distance between Bolton (Region) and Manchester is 20.8 km. The road distance is 32 km.
Bee Network operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardens every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 24m.