Bolton to Cardiff Buses

Bolton to Cardiff buses

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The average bus between Bolton and Cardiff takes 8h 14m and the fastest bus takes 6h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 14m
Duration: 224 mi
Distance: £34
Average price: 4 times a day
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Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
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7h 45m

£28–44

Bolton to Cardiff bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Bolton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 4:52 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:32 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:06 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:00 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:33 PM → 5:35 AM
Arrives next day
13h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:34 AM → 3:45 PM
8h 11m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 5:45 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 7:40 PM
7h 48m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:06 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:06 AM → 3:55 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 6:05 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
11:44 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
1:32 PM → 9:50 PM
8h 18m • 2 changes

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