Portsmouth to Bolton bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Portsmouth to Bolton

Showing times and prices for 24 Nov

Cheapest price

£38

Average price

£38

Fastest journey

8 h 45 m

Average duration

8 h 45 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

323 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from Portsmouth to Bolton will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.

Fast coaches

Of the 1 buses that leave Portsmouth 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 323 km distance in an average of 8 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .

The slowest buses will take 8 h 45 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.

National Express
09:058h45
Portsmouth
17:50Bolton
£381One-way
0 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 £53.

Distance: 323 km

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£36

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Cheapest

£102

Average Price

£104

Average Price

8h 40m

Average total duration

8h 10m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 58m

Average total duration

4h 28m

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4h 2m

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1h 2m

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3h 0m

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Live departures

Portsmouth to Bolton bus times

The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Bolton coaches for today, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 09:45
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_express10:50 Portsmouth
11h23
22:13 Bolton5 changes
Monday 24 November
national_express09:05 Portsmouth
8h45
17:50 Bolton0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Bolton

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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.

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
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
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

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

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 45m
Cheapest Price
£25
National Express frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Megabus

About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Bolton

Portsmouth
Bolton
The major coach station for departures in Portsmouth is Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange for your trip from Portsmouth to Bolton.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
The Hard
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at The Hard (in the station)
  • Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available near the waiting area.
Public transport options for Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange
  • Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Wharf Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the terminal (in the station)
  • Fast-food outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Portsmouth, International Port
  • Bus: 8, 20, 700 Train: Portsmouth Harbour
Portsmouth, University
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Southsea, Clarence Esplanade
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