The average bus between Bolton and Dover takes 10h 54m and the fastest bus takes 9h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Dover at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 10h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bolton to Dover? 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 Dover. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station and arriving at Pencester Road station via London Victoria station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
Bolton to Dover bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Bolton to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pencester Road station.
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The distance between Bolton and Dover is 373.2 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Pencester Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and London Victoria in around 11h 7m.