The average bus between Bolton and Widnes takes 2h 37m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bolton to Widnes. 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 Widnes. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Widnes at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Leigh Bus Station and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Widnes? 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 Widnes. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Widnes station via Leigh Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Bolton to Widnes bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bolton Shopping Park station.
Bolton to Widnes bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Kingsway Hotel station.
Book your Bolton to Widnes bus tickets online with Bee Network, Warrington's Own Buses and Arriva UK.
The distance between Bolton and Widnes is 31.7 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a bus from Bolton Shopping Park to Kingsway Hotel via Leigh Bus Station and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 2h 43m.