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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Bolton
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Bolton will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 1 buses that leave Leicester 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 136 km distance in an average of 6 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 50 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 Leicester to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 136 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leicester to Bolton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Bolton coaches for today, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX777 · NX424 | On time 23:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h50 | 06:35 Bolton, Interchange | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Bolton
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Buses from Leicester to Bolton run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:54, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 136 km distance in 5h 13m.
Distance 136 km |
Average bus duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 13m |
First bus 05:54 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express, Arriva Midlands from Leicester to BoltonYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Bolton with FlixBus, National Express, Arriva Midlands for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leicester to Bolton coach
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