The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portsmouth to Bolton
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£-0
Fastest journey
9 h 21 m
Average duration
9 h 40 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
323 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Portsmouth to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Portsmouth to Bolton you need to make at least 3 changes.










Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Portsmouth to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £52.
Distance: 323 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£36 Average Price Cheapest | £101 Average Price | £102 Average Price |
8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Portsmouth to Bolton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Bolton coaches for tomorrow, Friday 9 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:35 Portsmouth | 9h21 | 14:56 Bolton | 5 changes | |
![]() | 05:35 Portsmouth | 9h21 | 14:56 Bolton | 3 changes | |
![]() | 08:20 Portsmouth | 9h22 | 17:42 Bolton | 5 changes | |
![]() | 08:20 Portsmouth | 9h22 | 17:42 Bolton | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:50 Portsmouth | 11h28 | 22:18 Bolton | 5 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Bolton
Buses from Portsmouth to Bolton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 06:12, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 323 km distance in 9h 30m.
Distance 323 km |
Average bus duration 8h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 9h 30m |
First bus 06:12 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Portsmouth to BoltonYou can travel by bus between Portsmouth to Bolton with National Express, Megabus for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Megabus
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Bolton
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at The Hard (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
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