How far is Bolton from Manchester?

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

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

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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

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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Next bus departures

Next departures for Bolton to Manchester on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:15pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	1h 5m	12:20am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:15pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	1h 5m	12:20am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags

Next departures for Bolton to Manchester on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Royal Bank of Scotland)	40m	9:55am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:25am	Bolton Central Bus Station	30m	9:55am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	9:25am	Bolton Central Bus Station	30m	9:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bolton Central Bus Station	40m	12:25pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bolton Central Bus Station	40m	12:25pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bolton to Manchester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Royal Bank of Scotland)	40m	9:55am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:25am	Bolton Central Bus Station	30m	9:55am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	9:25am	Bolton Central Bus Station	30m	9:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bolton Central Bus Station	40m	12:25pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bolton Central Bus Station	40m	12:25pm	Coach Station	No tags

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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 the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

20mAverage Duration

11 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$4 - $10	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$4 - $14	Average Duration26m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $4	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bolton and Manchester?

Stops in Bolton

A
Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel)
588 Blackburn Road, Bolton BL1
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B
Bolton - Central Bus Station
Central Bus Station A6172, Bolton BL1 1, UK
C
Astley Bridge Bus Stop
501 Blackburn Rd, Bolton BL1 8NW, UK

Stops in Manchester

A
Manchester Airport
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29723 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 $4

National Express Bolton Manchester recent customer reviews

We Arrived 2 minutes early which was good

Cameron M.

February 9, 2019

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bolton to Manchester by bus

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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

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$2

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$2

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$7

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$2

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$2

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$2

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$2

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$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 $10 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.