Next departures for Bolton to Manchester on November 20
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Bolton Central Bus Station
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Bolton Central Bus Station
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Next departures for Bolton to Manchester on November 21
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Bolton Central Bus Station
Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
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Next departures for Bolton to Manchester on November 22
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Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Royal Bank of Scotland)
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Bolton Central Bus Station
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Next departures for Bolton to Manchester on November 23
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Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Royal Bank of Scotland)
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Bolton Central Bus Station
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Compare 3 ways to go from Bolton to Manchester
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 29722 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 $5
National Express Bolton Manchester recent customer reviews
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60Shudehill
D - 56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E - City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F - Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bolton to Manchester by bus
How far is Bolton from Manchester?
It's about 18 km (11 miles) from Bolton to Manchester.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bolton to Manchester?
Buses departing from Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel) in Bolton will take you to Manchester Airport in Manchester.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11-18
$2
11-19
$2
Today
$2
11-21
$11
11-22
$2
11-23
$2
11-24
$2
11-25
$2
The cheapest trip from Bolton to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $2
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bolton to Manchester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $2 to $15 for a bus ticket from Bolton to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $2 which is on 2025-11-22.