The average bus between Derby and Bolton takes 6h 8m and the fastest bus takes 4h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby 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.
Buses run 4 times a day between Derby and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derby to Bolton? 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 Derby to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Bolton station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Derby to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Shiffnall Street station.
Book your Derby to Bolton bus tickets online with National Express, Bee Network and FlixBus.
The distance between Derby and Bolton is 97.2 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Shiffnall Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 44m.