The average bus between Formby and Bolton takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. There is a bus service every few hours from Formby 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 hourly between Formby and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Bolton at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Duke Street and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Formby 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 Formby to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Formby station and arriving at Bolton station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Formby to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Duke Street station.
Formby to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Noel Street station.
The distance between Formby and Bolton is 42.1 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Noel Street via Duke Street and Bus Station in around 3h 14m.