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Bus Bolton to Manchester: Trip Overview

Bus Bolton to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$11
Average bus trip duration1h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure10:05 PM
Distance16 miles (25 km)
Latest bus departure11:05 PM

Bolton to Manchester Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Bolton to Manchester. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Bolton to Manchester.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Bolton to Manchester, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures10:05PM - 11:05PM
Minimum Price$7
Average Ticket Price$11
Minimum Trip Duration30m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h
Distance16 miles (25 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteNational Express
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Bolton - Manchester

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. The two options are convenient and eco-friendly ways to reach Manchester. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from Bolton to Manchester takes about 1h on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 30m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 11 miles (18 km) that separate the two cities.

Bolton and Manchester are 11 miles (18 km) apart.

About 1 bus travels this route daily, provided by National Express. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Bolton to Manchester may vary. Simplify your trip from Bolton to Manchester by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 10:05 PM for the initial departure and runs until 11:05 PM for the final departure.

Most of the buses traveling from Bolton to Manchester leave from Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel) and arrive at Manchester Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The bus ticket costs $11 on average. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $10 and $17, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Yes, a day trip from Bolton to Manchester is definitely doable. The round-trip travel time is around 1h. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Manchester before returning to Bolton in the evening.

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Play Factore, National Football Museum, The Crystal Maze Live Experience, Jodrell Bank and City Centre Cruises.

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The cheapest trip from Bolton to Manchester was searched and found on Apr 16, 2024 with a price of $7

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Bolton and Manchester!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Bolton to Manchester.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Bolton to Manchester that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Bolton to Manchester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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