The average bus between Bolton and Tameside takes 1h 59m and the fastest bus takes 1h 29m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Bolton to Tameside. 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 Tameside. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Tameside at 6:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 45m • 1 change

1h 45m • 1 change

1h 53m • 1 change

1h 57m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Tameside. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Tameside station via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Bolton to Tameside bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.
Bolton to Tameside bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange station.
The distance between Bolton and Tameside is 24.9 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens in around 1h 54m.