The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bolton to Bath
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
11 h 25 m
Average duration
11 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bolton to Bath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Bath will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £52.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bolton for Bath every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 245 km distance in an average of 11 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 25 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.
9:1011h25Bolton20:35Bath£521One-way0 changes
9:1011h25Bolton20:35Bath£521One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bolton to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 245 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£52 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price |
11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bolton to Bath bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Bath coaches for today, Sunday 19 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:12 Bolton | 6h50 | 17:02 Bath | 4 changes | |
![]() | 10:12 Bolton | 6h50 | 17:02 Bath | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:52 Bolton | 6h29 | 18:21 Bath | 4 changes | |
| Monday 20 April | |||||
![]() | 9:10 Bolton | 11h25 | 20:35 Bath | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bolton to Bath
Buses from Bolton to Bath run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £52 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:55, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 245 km distance in 11h 25m.
Distance 245 km |
Average bus duration 11h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 25m |
First bus 1:55 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
FAQs: Bolton to Bath coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Bath 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 Bath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Bath
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café and fast food options (in the station).
- Available outside the station.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 5, 21, 31 Train: Great Western Railway
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