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Accrington to Bolton Bus Schedule
Bus from Accrington to Bolton: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Accrington to Bolton. Traveling by bus from Accrington to Bolton usually takes around one hour, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 50 minutes.
| Distance | 12 mi (20 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 50m |
| Cheapest price | €5.43 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Accrington to Bolton?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Accrington to Bolton. 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 | 4 | 1h 0m | €5.45 |
Book National Express from Accrington to Bolton from €5. There are 4 trips per day offered by National Express from Accrington to Bolton and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Bolton. In Accrington, National Express departs to Bolton from George Slynn Bus Station . In Bolton, National Express arrives at Bolton Bus Interchange and one other station.
An average trip on National Express from Accrington to Bolton takes 1 hours and 0 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Bolton in 0 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 4 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Bolton.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Accrington to Bolton
The bus takes an average of one hour to cover the 12 miles from Accrington to Bolton. However, the fastest bus only takes 50 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. 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.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Bolton. 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, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00am. To see the times for all buses from Accrington to Bolton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Accrington to Bolton every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Accrington to Bolton without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Accrington to Bolton; ticket prices start at €8.80.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Accrington?
Main departure station: George Slynn Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Accrington.
All bus stations in Accrington:
George Slynn Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Bolton?
Main arrival station: Bolton Bus Interchange
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Bolton.
All bus stations in Bolton:
Bolton Bus Interchange
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