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Swindon to Bolton Bus Schedule
Bus from Swindon to Bolton: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Swindon to Bolton. Traveling by bus from Swindon to Bolton usually takes around 10 hours and 10 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 9 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 142 mi (229 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $31.00 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |

What bus companies travel from Swindon to Bolton?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Swindon to Bolton. National Express is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 2 | 10h 11m | $31.75 |
Book National Express from Swindon to Bolton from $31. There are 2 trips per day offered by National Express from Swindon to Bolton and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Bolton. In Swindon, National Express departs to Bolton from Bus Station . In Bolton, National Express arrives at Astley Bridge .
An average trip on National Express from Swindon to Bolton takes 10 hours and 11 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Bolton in 9 hours and 30 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Swindon to Bolton
The bus takes an average of 10 hours and 10 minutes to cover the 142 miles from Swindon to Bolton. However, the fastest bus only takes 9 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road 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.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Swindon to Bolton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Swindon?
Main departure station: Bus Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Swindon.
All bus stations in Swindon:
Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Bolton?
Main arrival station: Astley Bridge
All buses from Swindon arrive at one main station in Bolton.
All bus stations in Bolton:
Astley Bridge
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