The average bus between Bolton and Marple takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 2h 4m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bolton to Marple. 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 hourly between Bolton and Marple. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Marple at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Marple? 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 Marple. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Marple station via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Bolton to Marple bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.
Bolton to Marple bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Mersey Square station.
Book your Bolton to Marple bus tickets online with Bee Network.
The distance between Bolton and Marple is 32.3 km. The road distance is 41 km.
You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Navigation via Piccadilly Gardens, Piccadilly, Mersey Square, and Stockport Interchange in around 2h 44m.