The average bus between Leeds and Bolton takes 2h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. There is a bus service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 2:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Leeds is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Bolton at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Leeds 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 Leeds to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Bolton station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Leeds to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Leeds to Bolton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Shiffnall Street station.
Book your Leeds to Bolton bus tickets online with National Express and Bee Network.
The distance between Leeds and Bolton is 62.9 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Shiffnall Street via Manchester Central Coach Station and St Peter's Square in around 2h 28m.