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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bournemouth to Bolton
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
10 h
Average duration
10 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bournemouth to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Bolton will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £30.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bournemouth for Bolton 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 321 km distance in an average of 10 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 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 Bournemouth to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 321 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £120 Average Price |
9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bournemouth to Bolton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Bolton coaches for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:15 Bournemouth | 11h20 | 05:35 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 3 December | |||||
| 07:50 Bournemouth | 10h00 | 17:50 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Bolton
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Buses from Bournemouth to Bolton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 06:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 321 km distance in 10h 0m.
Distance 321 km |
Average bus duration 8h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 10h 0m |
First bus 06:30 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: National Express from Bournemouth to BoltonYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to Bolton with National Express for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Bolton coach
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