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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Bolton

Showing times and prices for 16 Jun

Cheapest price

£8

Average price

£22

Fastest journey

3 h 50 m

Average duration

5 h 20 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

136 km

Cheap tickets

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 £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave Leicester 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 136 km distance in an average of 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 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.

FlixBus
16:103h50
Leicester
20:00Bolton
£81One-way
0 changes
National Express
23:456h50
Leicester
06:35Bolton
£361One-way
0 changes

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 £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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£21

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Cheapest

£73

Average Price

6h 18m

average duration

5h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 35m

average duration

Fastest

3h 5m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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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 5h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 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
136 km
Average bus duration
5h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Buses per day
2
Fastest bus
2h 35m
First bus
14:25
Last bus
23:45
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 National Express Leicester to Bolton

Find the best coaches between Leicester and Bolton with Omio's travel partners FlixBus and National Express from £19. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

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