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Journey Information
There are 6 intercity coaches per day from Bolton to Lancaster. Traveling by coach from Bolton to Lancaster usually takes around 5 hours and 24 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 36 mi (58 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 40m |
| Cheapest price | £12.93 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Bolton to Lancaster?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bolton to Lancaster. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 6 | 5h 24m | £13.58 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 24 minutes to cover the 36 miles from Bolton to Lancaster. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the coach on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Lancaster. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded coaches to Lancaster, book your ticket for the last day of the week."
The first coach leaves at 11:00 and the last coach leaves at 11:00. To see the times for all coaches from Bolton to Lancaster, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 6 scheduled coaches that travel from Bolton to Lancaster every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bolton to Lancaster; ticket prices start at £9.42.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Bolton?
Main departure station: Astley Bridge
Bolton has two coach stations with service to Lancaster.
All coach stations in Bolton:
Astley Bridge
Bolton Bus Interchange
Where does the coach arrive in Lancaster?
Main arrival station: Lancaster University
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Lancaster.
Coach stations in Lancaster:
Lancaster University
7 Cable St (Bus Station)
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