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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol to Bolton

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£26

Average price

£33

Fastest journey

3 h 40 m

Average duration

5 h 48 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

237 km

Cheap tickets

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 £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.

Fast coaches

Of the 3 buses that leave Bristol for Bolton every day 3 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 5 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 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.

Megabus
22:004h10
Bristol
02:10Bolton
£261One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
14:403h40
Bristol
18:20Bolton
£311One-way
0 changes
National Express
21:009h35
Bristol
06:35Bolton
£411One-way
0 changes

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 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £41.

Distance: 236 km

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£21

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Cheapest

£67

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5h 35m

Average total duration

5h 5m

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30m

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4h 4m

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3h 34m

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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.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance
236 km
Average bus duration
5h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
£15
Buses per day
2
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
4h 10m
First bus
02:45
Last bus
23:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: FlixBus and Megabus Bristol to Bolton

Find the best coaches between Bristol and Bolton with Omio's travel partners FlixBus and Megabus from £7. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Bristol to Bolton coach information with FlixBus:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: £7

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