Cheap bus tickets from Birmingham to Bolton

Showing times and prices for 29 Jan

Cheapest

£3

Average

£4

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham to Bolton will cost around £ 4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 3.

Cheapest
16:40Birmingham2h10 18:50Bolton
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£31One-way
Cheapest
17:40Birmingham1h45 19:25Warrington, Winwick Street
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£31One-way
2nd Cheapest
19:50Birmingham2h05 21:55Bolton
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£41One-way
2nd Cheapest
13:40Birmingham2h15 15:55Bolton
0 changes
£41One-way
03:05Birmingham4h40 07:45Bolton
0 changes
£81One-way

Bus Timetable Birmingham to Bolton

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03:05Birmingham4h40 07:45Bolton
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13:40Birmingham2h15 15:55Bolton
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16:40Birmingham2h10 18:50Bolton
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17:40Birmingham1h45 19:25Warrington, Winwick Street
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19:50Birmingham2h05 21:55Bolton
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Bus times from Birmingham to Bolton

Showing times and prices for 29 Jan

Fastest Journey

1 h 45 m

Average

2 h 35 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

128 km

Of the 5 buses that leave Birmingham for Bolton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 128 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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.

Fastest
17:40Birmingham1h45 19:25Warrington, Winwick Street
0 changes
£31One-way
2nd Fastest
19:50Birmingham2h05 21:55Bolton
0 changes
£41One-way
16:40Birmingham2h10 18:50Bolton
0 changes
£31One-way
13:40Birmingham2h15 15:55Bolton
0 changes
£41One-way
03:05Birmingham4h40 07:45Bolton
0 changes
£81One-way

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Overview: Coach from Birmingham to Bolton

distanceDistance79 miles (127 km)
durationAverage coach duration1 h 45 min
priceAverage coach ticket price£3 (€3)
changesDirect coachYes
carriersCoach companiesNational Express

Coaches from Birmingham to Bolton cover the 79 miles (127 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 45 min with our travel partners like National Express. There are direct coach services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £3, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £3. Travellers depart most frequently from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Bolton, Astley Bridge.

Coach companies: National Express coaches between Birmingham and Bolton

For as little as £3 you can travel by coach from Birmingham to Bolton with National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

National Express

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Birmingham - Bolton coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

    National Express has the following ticket policies due to COVID-19, which you should be aware of when booking and travelling by coach from Birmingham to Bolton:

    • Cashless payments recommended
    • Online booking and check-in recommended
    • Pre-reservation / seat allocation
    • Verification of ticket with valid ID
    • Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
    • For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
      • Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
      • Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
      • Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
      • All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
    Learn more about National Express

    Travel Tips: Coach to Bolton from Birmingham

    Take the bus to Bolton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Bolton.
    FAQs

    What is the cost of cheap coaches from Birmingham to Bolton?

    Omio customers have found the cheapest coaches from Birmingham to Bolton to cost as little as £3  in the next 7 days.

    What is the average cost of a coach from Birmingham to Bolton?

    If you’re looking to buy tickets for this trip in the next 7 days, you’ll find that Birmingham to Bolton coach prices are on average £3  one way.

    How many miles is it from Birmingham to Bolton by coach?

    You should expect to travel around 79 miles (127 km)  from Birmingham to Bolton by coach.

    How long is the coach to Bolton from Birmingham?

    The Birmingham to Bolton coach duration is on average 1 h 45 min, which is to be expected when travelling 79 miles (127 km) to Bolton from Birmingham. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and bank holidays.

    Which coach station from Birmingham to Bolton do I depart from? Which Bolton coach station from Birmingham do I arrive in?

    When departing from Birmingham, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Birmingham, Coach Station, Birmingham, Station Street (Stop NS13) and Birmingham, Hill St / Railway Bridge. When arriving in Bolton, you can end your journey in coach stations like Bolton, Astley Bridge, Bolton and Bolton, Bolton.

    Omio customers book a coach from Birmingham New Street   to Bolton, Astley Bridge   most frequently for this route.

    Where is the coach station in Birmingham? Where is the coach station in Bolton?

    Passengers board their coach most frequently from Birmingham New Street and travel around 0.2 miles (399 m) from the city centre to this coach station.

    Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Bolton, Astley Bridge and need to travel approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from the coach station to the city centre in Bolton.

    What coach companies go from Birmingham to Bolton?

    For the route from Birmingham to Bolton you can take a coach with National Express. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Birmingham to Bolton on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

    When can I take the first coach from Birmingham to Bolton? When can I take the last coach for the day?

    The first Birmingham to Bolton coach departs at 17: 40   and the last coach from Birmingham to Bolton leaves at 17: 40. Check out the most up-to-date Birmingham to Bolton coach times on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.

    How far in advance should I book coach tickets to Bolton from Birmingham for the best deals?

    If you book a coach ticket to Bolton from Birmingham within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average £3 one way. However, we recommend booking your coach in advance to get access to the best prices. Coach tickets between Birmingham and Bolton are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.