The average bus between Hartlepool and Bolton takes 7h 8m and the fastest bus takes 5h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Bolton at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Express Lounge and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Hartlepool to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.
Hartlepool to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Shiffnall Street station.
The distance between Hartlepool and Bolton is 146.2 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Shiffnall Street via Bus Station Express Lounge, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 6h 2m.