The average bus between Harrogate and Bolton takes 4h 6m and the fastest bus takes 3h 3m. There is a bus service every few hours from Harrogate 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 Harrogate and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Bolton at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds Bus Station Entrance and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Harrogate 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 Harrogate to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Bolton station via Leeds Bus Station Entrance station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Harrogate to Bolton bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, depart from Library Gardens station.
Harrogate to Bolton bus services, operated by Transdev Harrogate, arrive at Shiffnall Street station.
Book your Harrogate to Bolton bus tickets online with Transdev Harrogate, National Express and Bee Network.
The distance between Harrogate and Bolton is 74.3 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a bus from Library Gardens to Shiffnall Street via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 3h 50m.