The average bus between Widnes and Bolton takes 2h 53m and the fastest bus takes 1h 59m. There is a bus service every few hours from Widnes 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 Widnes and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Bolton at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Widnes 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 Widnes to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Bolton station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Widnes to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Doctors Pub station.
Widnes to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at University of Bolton station.
The distance between Widnes and Bolton is 31.7 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a bus from Doctors Pub to University of Bolton via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M and Leigh Bus Station in around 2h 9m.