Colchester to Bolton Buses

Colchester to Bolton buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Bolton takes 9h 35m and the fastest bus takes 8h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.

9h 35m
Duration: 277 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus

8h 38m

£36–57

Colchester to Bolton bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Colchester and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Bolton at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:40 PM → 6:01 AM
Arrives next day
11h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:56 PM
10h 21m • 3 changes
5:35 AM → 3:39 PM
10h 4m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 5:54 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 8:03 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:56 PM
10h 21m • 3 changes
5:35 AM → 3:39 PM
10h 4m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 5:54 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 8:03 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:56 PM
10h 21m • 3 changes
5:35 AM → 3:39 PM
10h 4m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 5:54 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 8:03 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:56 PM
10h 21m • 3 changes
5:35 AM → 3:39 PM
10h 4m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 5:54 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 8:03 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:54 PM
10h 19m • 3 changes
5:35 AM → 2:08 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:34 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 8:33 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:56 PM
10h 21m • 3 changes
5:35 AM → 1:56 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:18 PM
8h 28m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 8:20 PM
8h 25m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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