The average bus between Bolton and Middleton takes 1h 28m and the fastest bus takes 1h 2m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Bolton to Middleton. 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 20 minutes between Bolton and Middleton. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Middleton at 8:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 22m • 1 change

1h 20m • 1 change

1h 32m • 1 change

1h 30m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Middleton. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Middleton station via Bury Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Bolton to Middleton bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.
Bolton to Middleton bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Chapel Street station.
The distance between Bolton and Middleton is 15.8 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Chapel Street via Bury Interchange in around 1h 18m.