Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Bolton Central Bus Station | Coach Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Bolton Central Bus Station | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Bolton Central Bus Station | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Bolton Central Bus Station | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Bolton Central Bus Station | Birmingham Airport - BHX | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 6:10 PM GMT.
Compare 2 ways to go from Bolton to Birmingham
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$16 - $48 | Average Duration4h 25m | 3kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$14 - $29 | Average Duration1h 40m | 5kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Bolton and Birmingham?
Stops in Bolton
- A
Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel)
588 Blackburn Road, Bolton BL1 - B
Bolton - Central Bus Station
Central Bus Station A6172, Bolton BL1 1, UK - C
Astley Bridge Bus Stop
501 Blackburn Rd, Bolton BL1 8NW, UK
Stops in Birmingham
- AMill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
- C1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
- D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom - E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK - F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK
Compare bus companies
Based on 29723 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $16
National Express Bolton Birmingham recent customer reviews
Very good service I enjoyed my trip the coach it was very comfortable , and very cheap.
Cecilia N.
Very bad service never seen something like it Is show up late and say this is not your bus Wile seen people witting Because number of people whom traveling was not enough Very bad
Musab A.
Good service
Shivali S.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bolton to Birmingham by bus
What is the distance between Bolton and Birmingham?
Bolton and Birmingham are 128 km (80 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bolton to Birmingham?
Buses departing from Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel) in Bolton will take you to Coach Station in Birmingham.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bolton to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $20To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bolton to Birmingham, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $20 to $53 for a bus ticket from Bolton to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-26.
