4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol to Bolton
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bristol to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Bolton will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bristol for Bolton 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 237 km distance in an average of 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 35 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 Bristol to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 237 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bristol to Bolton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Bolton coaches for today, Thursday 12 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:00 Bristol | 9h35 | 05:35 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 13 February | |||||
| 07:05 Bristol | 4h15 | 11:20 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Bolton
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Buses from Bristol to Bolton run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:55, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 237 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 237 km |
Average bus duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 05:55 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from Bristol to BoltonYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Bolton with FlixBus, National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bristol to Bolton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Bolton 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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