What is the travel distance from Manchester to Bolton?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Manchester to Bolton start their journey at Manchester Airport and wind up at Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Bolton on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	1h 15m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	1h 15m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	1h 25m	7:00pm	Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel)	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	1h 25m	7:00pm	Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel)	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Bolton on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	50m	6:35am	Bolton Central Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:45am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	50m	6:35am	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	1h 15m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	1h 15m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	1h 25m	7:00pm	Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel)	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Bolton on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	50m	6:35am	Bolton Central Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:45am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	50m	6:35am	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	1h 15m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	1h 15m	6:50pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:35pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	1h 25m	7:00pm	Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Manchester to Bolton

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bolton. The journey takes about 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37train per day

27mAverage Duration

13 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $15	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$4 - $14	Average Duration27m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Bolton?

Stops in Manchester

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

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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29727 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 $9

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Bolton by bus

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

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$8

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$8

Today

$7

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$7

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$8

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$8

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$7

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$7

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Bolton was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 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 Manchester to Bolton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $16 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Bolton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-24.