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Cheap coach tickets from Bolton to Manchester
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Coach from Bolton to Manchester: Journey Information
There is one daily coach from Bolton to Manchester. Travelling by coach from Bolton to Manchester usually takes around 30 minutes, but some coaches might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
- Distance
- 10 mi (16 km)
- Shortest duration
- 30m
- Cheapest price
- £7.13
- Trips per day
- 1
- Most frequent service
- National Express
- Coach lines
- 1
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Bolton to Manchester Coach Timetable
There are several coach options that can take you from Bolton to Manchester:
See more detailsHow much is a coach ticket from Bolton to Manchester?
Coach tickets for a trip from Bolton to Manchester cost about £7 when you book at the cheapest time, 4 days ahead. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance is the best way to find cheap coach tickets, even if it’s only by a few days.
What coach companies travel from Bolton to Manchester?
There is one intercity coach company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bolton to Manchester. National Express is the only company that has coach timetables available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 1 | 30m | £7.14 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known coach company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travellers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, toilets, and air conditioning.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Bolton to Manchester
There is usually only one coach per day from Bolton to Manchester. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct coach, meaning that you do not have to get on a different coach at any point during your trip.
Trips per day
1
Direct trips
1
The coach takes an average of 30 minutes to cover the 10 miles from Bolton to Manchester. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. 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.
Distance (mi)
10
Distance (km)
16
There is usually only one coach per day from Bolton to Manchester. It leaves the station in Bolton at 23:15 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
Earliest coach
11:15pm
Latest coach
11:15pm
The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the coach is on any given day.
Most crowded
Saturday
Least crowded
Saturday
City Information
Manchester
Most recognizable for its world-famous football team, Manchester is a modern, vibrant city with a diverse range of attractions that will appeal to explorers of all kinds. Often referred to as “The Capital of the North,” Manchester is also known for being the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Visitors can relive this booming era by taking a trip to the Science and Industry Museum to see how this previously small town changed the world's ideas of industry and manufacturing forever. These days, Manchester is famous for its music and art scene, with it being the birthplace of bands like The Smiths and Oasis.
Art and music-lovers may want to visit Afflecks, a vast and eclectic emporium of all things indie and grunge, to purchase records, artwork, and memorabilia, among many other things. Manchester is also home to 15 parks and gardens, with Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens among the most popular. This park provides a beautiful setting for picnics and scenic walks, perfect for when you need an escape from the bustling city.
And if you really are only here for the football, both Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium are stops on our itinerary to visit every premier league stadium in England.
With three large train stations—Piccadilly, Oxford Road, and Victoria—Manchester is easily accessible via rail. National Express and Megabus coaches also allow access from all over the country. In addition, Manchester Airport houses three large terminals, which provide global entry to the city.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Bolton?
Main departure station: Bolton Bus Interchange
Most coaches depart from the main station in Bolton.
All coach stations in Bolton:
- Bolton Bus Interchange
Where does the coach arrive in Manchester?
Main arrival station: Manchester Coach Station
A short walk from the city centre, Manchester Coach Station is located on Chorlton Street on the ground floor of a multi-storey car park. It has basic facilities including toilets, food kiosks, and a small newsagent. The station's shops are open between 06:30 am and 7:00 pm each day. Neighbouring streets offer several bars and other food options. As a major hub for National Express, this station is the departing point for trips to Birmingham, London, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. Local buses depart from streetside shelters outside the station.
Coach stations in Manchester:
- Manchester Coach Station
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