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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bolton and Manchester takes 1h 2m and the fastest bus takes 30 min. The bus runs at least 6 times per hour from Bolton 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.

1h 2m
Duration
12 mi
Distance
£3
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Bolton to Manchester bus times

Buses run every 10 minutes between Bolton and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 4:06 PM which arrives into Manchester at 5:07 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Manchester? 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.

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  • Distance: 11.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Manchester, England?

Bee Network operates a bus from Shiffnall Street to Quay Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 3m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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