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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Bolton takes 7h 5m and the fastest bus takes 6h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 5m
Duration
211 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
6h 30m
£38–90

Cardiff to Bolton bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 211 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bolton, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Shiffnall Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 6h 30m.

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