The average bus between Wakefield and Bolton takes 3h 46m and the fastest bus takes 2h 53m. There is a bus service every few hours from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bolton at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Bolton station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Wakefield to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wakefield Bus Station.
Wakefield to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Shiffnall Street station.
The distance between Wakefield and Bolton is 62.7 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Shiffnall Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and St Peter's Square in around 3h 34m.