The average bus between Gateshead and Bolton takes 5h 5m and the fastest bus takes 4h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gateshead 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 every 4 hours between Gateshead and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Bolton at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Gateshead to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
Gateshead to Bolton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shiffnall Street station.
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The distance between Gateshead and Bolton is 162.5 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Shiffnall Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 58m.