What is the travel distance from Burnley to Bolton?

The distance separating Burnley and Bolton is 18 miles (28 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Burnley to Bolton start their journey at Burnley Bus Station - Gate 7 and wind up at Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel). These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Burnley to Bolton on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Burnley Bus Station	1h 25m	9:10am	Bolton Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:45am	Burnley Bus Station	1h 10m	8:55am	Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Royal Bank of Scotland)	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Burnley Bus Station	1h 25m	9:10am	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Burnley Bus Station	1h 25m	11:45am	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Burnley Bus Station	1h 25m	11:45am	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Burnley to Bolton on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:10am	Burnley Bus Station	1h 15m	9:25am	Bolton Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Burnley Bus Station	1h 5m	9:15am	Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Royal Bank of Scotland)	Fastest
Bus	8:10am	Burnley Bus Station	1h 15m	9:25am	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Burnley Bus Station	1h 25m	11:45am	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Burnley Bus Station	1h 25m	11:45am	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags

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Get from Burnley to Bolton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

16 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29720 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 $6

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Where are the popular stops in Burnley and Bolton?

Stops in Burnley

A - Burnley Bus Station - Gate 7

B - Burnley Bus Station - Stand F

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 Burnley to Bolton by bus

What is the travel distance from Burnley 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.

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$5

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$5

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$5

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The cheapest trip from Burnley to Bolton was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $10 for a bus ticket from Burnley to Bolton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-21.