The average bus between Runcorn and Bolton takes 3h 4m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. There is a bus service every few hours from Runcorn 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 Runcorn and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Bolton at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Runcorn 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 Runcorn to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Bolton station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Runcorn to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Runcorn High Street- Stand C station.
Runcorn to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at University of Bolton station.
The distance between Runcorn and Bolton is 33.3 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to University of Bolton via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M and Leigh Bus Station in around 2h 19m.