The average bus between Dorking and Bolton takes 10h 6m and the fastest bus takes 8h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dorking 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 3 times a day between Dorking and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 8:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct bus from Dorking to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
Dorking to Bolton bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from London Victoria station.
Dorking to Bolton bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Book your Dorking to Bolton bus tickets online with Abellio London, Metrobus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dorking and Bolton is 297.7 km. The road distance is 392 km.
National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 5h 45m.