The average bus between Bolton and York takes 4h 42m and the fastest bus takes 3h 44m. There is a bus service every few hours from Bolton to York. 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 2 hours between Bolton and York. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into York at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bolton to York? 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 York. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at York station via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Bolton to York bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.
Bolton to York bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Micklegate station.
The distance between Bolton and York is 98 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Micklegate via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 22m.