The cheapest and fastest coaches from Norwich to Bolton
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
9 h 55 m
Average duration
9 h 55 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
271 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Norwich to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich 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 Norwich 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 271 km distance in an average of 9 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 55 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, coach and flight for Norwich to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £452.
Distance: 271 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£46 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price | £645 Average Price |
10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Norwich to Bolton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Bolton coaches for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:30 Norwich | 10h10 | 21:40 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Norwich to Bolton
Buses from Norwich to Bolton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:23, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 271 km distance in 9h 55m.
Distance 271 km |
Average bus duration 10h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 55m |
First bus 01:23 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: National Express from Norwich to BoltonYou can travel by bus between Norwich to Bolton with National Express for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Norwich to Bolton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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.

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