Cheap buses leaving today
One passenger / one way
Bus Bolton to Manchester: Trip Overview
Compare bus companies
Based on 26857 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $10.00
National Express Bolton Manchester recent customer reviews
We Arrived 2 minutes early which was good
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 Departures | 1 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 10:05PM - 11:05PM |
Minimum Price | $7 |
Average Ticket Price | $11 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 30m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 1h |
Distance | 16 miles (25 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | National Express |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Bolton and Manchester?
588 Blackburn Road, Bolton BL1
Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel)Central Bus Station A6172, Bolton BL1 1, UK
Bolton - Central Bus Station501 Blackburn Rd, Bolton BL1 8NW, UK
Astley Bridge Bus StopShudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
Shudehill16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
Coach Station56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
56 Great Bridgewater StCitylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
City of Manchester StadiumManchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom
Manchester Coach StationFrequently 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.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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.
Will you be returning to Bolton by bus?
Bus from Manchester to BoltonYou can also go to Manchester by train
Train from Bolton to ManchesterWhy choose Busbud?
The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets
Busbud makes bus travel easy. We help travelers find a bus, plot routes, and book intercity bus tickets all over the world. With several language and currency options available, Busbud seeks to cater to international bus travelers no matter where they are in the world. Busbud partners with safe and reliable bus companies throughout the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others so you can buy tickets without a worry.
Popular Buses Connecting Bolton
Buses Leaving from Bolton
- Bus from Bolton to Manchester
- Bus Bolton - Preston
- Bolton - Blackpool
- Bus from Bolton to Burnley
- Bus Bolton - London
- Bolton - Blackburn
- Bus from Bolton to Heathrow
- Bus Bolton - Liverpool
- Bolton - Salford
- Bus from Bolton to Walsall
- Bus Bolton - Leeds
- Bolton - Birmingham
- Bus from Bolton to Huddersfield
- Bus Bolton - Norwich
- Bolton - Brighton
Buses Going to Bolton
- Bus from Manchester to Bolton
- Bus Blackburn - Bolton
- Preston - Bolton
- Bus from Burnley to Bolton
- Bus London - Bolton
- Birmingham - Bolton
- Bus from Heathrow to Bolton
- Bus Luton - Bolton
- Liverpool - Bolton
- Bus from Leicester to Bolton
- Bus Leeds - Bolton
- Bristol - Bolton
- Bus from Accrington to Bolton
- Bus Bradford - Bolton
- Slough - Bolton
Popular Buses Connecting Manchester
Buses Leaving from Manchester
- Bus from Manchester to Liverpool
- Bus Manchester - Glasgow
- Manchester - Leeds
- Bus from Manchester to Tours
- Bus Manchester - Naples
- Manchester - Birmingham
- Bus from Manchester to Taunton
- Bus Manchester - Nottingham
- Manchester - Heathrow
- Bus from Manchester to Luton
- Bus Manchester - Chester
- Manchester - Bradford
- Bus from Manchester to Blackpool
- Bus Manchester - Burnley
Buses Going to Manchester
- Bus from Glasgow to Manchester
- Bus Warrington - Manchester
- Liverpool - Manchester
- Bus from Leeds to Manchester
- Bus Edinburgh - Manchester
- Burnley - Manchester
- Bus from Heathrow to Manchester
- Bus Gatwick - Manchester
- Luton - Manchester
- Bus from York to Manchester
- Bus Nottingham - Manchester
- Stansted - Manchester
- Bus from Bristol to Manchester
- Bus Southport - Manchester
- Birmingham - Manchester
Popular routes in this country
- Bus from Stansted to London
- Bus Gatwick - London
- Luton - London
- Bus from Heathrow to Gatwick
- Bus Glasgow - Belfast
- Belfast - Glasgow
- Bus from Gatwick to Heathrow
- Bus Bristol - London
- London - Stansted
- Bus from London to Oxford
- Bus Birmingham - London
- London - Bournemouth
- Bus from London to Bristol
- Bus Heathrow - Birmingham
- London - Birmingham