The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bolton to Blackpool
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bolton to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Blackpool will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bolton for Blackpool 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 48 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bolton to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 48 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£10 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bolton to Blackpool bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Blackpool coaches for today, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:30 Bolton | 3h20 | 14:50 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 2 March | |||||
![]() | 06:35 Bolton | 1h15 | 07:50 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bolton to Blackpool
Buses from Bolton to Blackpool run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:24, the last at 23:51. The fastest coach covers the 48 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 48 km |
Average bus duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 00:24 |
Last bus 23:51 |
Bus providers: National Express, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire from Bolton to BlackpoolYou can travel by bus between Bolton to Blackpool with National Express, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
Buses from Bolton to Blackpool
Traveling from Bolton to Blackpool is quick and hassle free on one of National Express's comfortable daily coaches. Passengers have the option of three daily departures, two of which are direct, with one needing a change in Preston. The first service leaves at 8:35 a.m. and the final departure of the day is at 6:55 p.m. Travel time for the 30-mile trip varies from 1 hour and 5 minutes to 2 hours and 55 minutes. Buses from Bolton to Blackpool leave from Bolton Central Bus Station on Moor Lane in the town centre, and arrive at Blackpool's Central Coach Station located on New Bonny Street.
FAQs: Bolton to Blackpool coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Blackpool 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 Blackpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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