The average bus between Bolton and Colne takes 2h 55m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton to Colne. 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 4 hours between Bolton and Colne. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Colne at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Arrival Stand and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Colne? 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 Colne. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Colne station via Arrival Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Bolton to Colne bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Prince Street station.
Bolton to Colne bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, arrive at Colne Lane station.
The distance between Bolton and Colne is 35.1 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a bus from Prince Street to Colne Lane via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Red Lion Street School Stop, and Bus Station in around 2h 43m.