The average bus between Bolton and Cardiff takes 7h 18m and the fastest bus takes 6h 21m. 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Bolton and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Cardiff? 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 Bolton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Bolton to Cardiff bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Bolton to Cardiff bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Book your Bolton to Cardiff bus tickets online with Bee Network and National Express.
The distance between Bolton and Cardiff is 239.3 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Sophia Gardens via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 40m.