How far is London from Bolton?

About 173 miles (279 km) separate London and Bolton.

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

Most of the buses traveling from London to Bolton leave from Victoria Coach Station and arrive at Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus London to Bolton from $17 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for London to Bolton on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 40m	10:40pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 40m	10:40pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Bolton on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 20m	7:20pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 40m	10:40pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 20m	7:20pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 20m	7:20pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 40m	10:40pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Bolton on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 25m	10:25pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 25m	10:25pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Bolton on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 25m	10:25pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 25m	10:25pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Bolton on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 40m	10:40pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	5h 40m	10:40pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:09 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from London 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 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

173 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $80	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $49	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to 17 reviews, National Express received a 3.3-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access, but some complained about the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $19

National Express London Bolton recent customer reviews

There was a very few space between seats. The seats were small. And it was supposed to have plugs which didn’t. Also the driver did not stop for a rest for the long journey from London to Bolton.

Nadieh S.

September 15, 2024

The bus was late.. the driver was too bossy/rude and we arrived in Bolton at 6:40pm instead of 5:30

Memona R.

April 23, 2019

The service and timing

Ibrahim A.

July 5, 2025

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Where are the popular stops in London and Bolton?

Stops in London

A - Victoria Coach Station

B - Finchley Road

C - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

D - Earl's Court

E - London Elephant & Castle

F - Old Kent Rd

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 London to Bolton by bus

How far is London from Bolton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Bolton?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$24

11/18

$21

Today

$24

11/20

$24

11/21

$24

11/22

$21

11/23

$21

11/24

$21

The cheapest trip from London to Bolton was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $65 for a bus ticket from London to Bolton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-23.