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Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Bolton to Blackpool. Traveling by bus from Bolton to Blackpool usually takes around 2 hours and 44 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in just one hour and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 30 mi (48 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $11.57 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Bolton to Blackpool?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bolton to Blackpool. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 5 | 2h 44m | $14.58 |
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 bus takes an average of 2 hours and 44 minutes to cover the 30 miles from Bolton to Blackpool. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 5 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Bolton to Blackpool, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Bolton to Blackpool every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bolton to Blackpool; ticket prices start at $10.45.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Bolton?
Main departure station: Bolton Bus Interchange
Bolton has two bus stations with service to Blackpool.
All bus stations in Bolton:
Bolton Bus Interchange
Astley Bridge
Where does the bus arrive in Blackpool?
Main arrival station: Central Coach Station
All buses from Bolton arrive at one main station in Blackpool.
All bus stations in Blackpool:
Central Coach Station
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