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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading to Bolton
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
9 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
256 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading to Bolton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Bolton will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £60.
Of the 1 buses that leave Reading 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 256 km distance in an average of 9 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 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.
9:259h45Reading19:10Bolton£601One-way0 changes
- 9:259h45Reading19:10Bolton£601One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Reading to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, and a flight costs an average of £73.
Distance: 256 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£67 Average Price Cheapest | £91 Average Price | £134 Average Price |
10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Reading to Bolton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Bolton coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 28 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:25 Reading | 9h45 | 19:10 Bolton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Reading to Bolton
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Buses from Reading to Bolton run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £44 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 256 km distance in 9h 29m.
Distance 256 km |
Average bus duration 9h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 29m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
FAQs: Reading to Bolton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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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