What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Bolton?

The distance between the two cities is 80 miles (128 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Bolton?

The majority of buses traveling from Birmingham to Bolton start their journey at Coach Station and wind up at Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel). These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Bolton on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	7h 30m	6:35am	Bolton Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:00pm	Coach Station	3h 50m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Coach Station	3h 50m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:05pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	7h 30m	6:35am	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Bolton on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	3h 10m	6:35am	Bolton Central Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	3h 10m	6:35am	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Coach Station	4h 20m	7:20pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Coach Station	4h 20m	7:20pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	4h 35m	6:35am	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:11 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Bolton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bolton. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

79 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $37	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $25	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $13

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Bolton?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Bolton

A - Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel)

B - Bolton - Central Bus Station

C - Astley Bridge Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Bolton by bus

What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Bolton?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$18

11/17

$18

Today

$18

11/19

$14

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11/21

$14

11/22

$11

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Bolton was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Bolton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $44 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Bolton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-11-22.