The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bolton station (BON)
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
127 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bolton station (BON) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bolton station (BON) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 2 buses that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for Bolton station (BON) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 127 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:202h50Birmingham New Street (BHM)6:10Bolton station (BON)£51One-way0 changes
18:402h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)21:00Bolton station (BON)£61One-way0 changes
18:402h20Birmingham New Street (BHM)21:00Bolton station (BON)£61One-way0 changes
3:202h50Birmingham New Street (BHM)6:10Bolton station (BON)£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bolton station (BON)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bolton station (BON) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 127 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bolton station (BON) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bolton station (BON) coaches for today, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:40 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h20 | 16:00 Bolton station (BON) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bolton station (BON) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bolton station (BON)
Buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bolton station (BON) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:25, the last at 18:40. The fastest coach covers the 127 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 127 km |
Average bus duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 3:25 |
Last bus 18:40 |
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Bus providers: Megabus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bolton station (BON)You can travel by bus between Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bolton station (BON) with Megabus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bolton station (BON) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bolton station (BON) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bolton station (BON), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
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- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
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- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.


