The average bus between Bolton and Wakefield takes 3h 43m and the fastest bus takes 3h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton to Wakefield. 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 4 hours between Bolton and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Wakefield? 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 Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Wakefield station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Bolton to Wakefield bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Interchange station.
Bolton to Wakefield bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Wakefield Bus Station.
The distance between Bolton and Wakefield is 62.7 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Wakefield Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 15m.