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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bolton to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

$35

tomorrow

$28

Monday

$35

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$26

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	0h 40m	12:25 PM	Bolton	Bus Station	1:05 PM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 12:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Bolton to Manchester via Prestwich, you can save more than $31? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 89%
  
  0h 21m
  
  Bolton
  
  7 mi
  
  8:54 PM
  
  Prestwich
  Premier Inn
  
  9:15 PM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from goes from Premier Inn, Prestwich (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 8:54:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	0h 30m	9:00 AM	Bolton	Bus Station	9:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
	National Express	0h 40m	12:25 PM	Bolton	Bus Station	1:05 PM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 12:25:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Bolton to Manchester via Prestwich, you can save more than $24? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 86%
  
  0h 20m
  
  Bolton
  
  7 mi
  
  7:41 AM
  
  Prestwich
  Premier Inn
  
  8:01 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from goes from Premier Inn, Prestwich (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:41:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	0h 40m	10:35 AM	Bolton	Bus Station	11:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	0h 40m	12:10 PM	Bolton	Bus Station	12:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 12:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
	National Express	0h 45m	8:45 AM	Bolton	Bus Station	9:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station		Economy	$33	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 8:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bolton to Manchester is $26 on 7/31/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bolton and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Bolton and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Bolton to Manchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Bolton and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 3 buses from Bolton to Manchester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Bolton and Manchester, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bolton to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 1 times every day by bus from Bolton to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bolton to Manchester starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus	$26
Fastest Bus	0h 30m
Earliest Bus	12:25 PM
Latest Bus	12:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	10.2 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Bolton to Manchester

Every day, 1 buses from 1 bus companies leave Bolton for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$35

Sunday 07/26

$28

Monday 07/27

$35

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$26

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$28

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Bolton to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bolton to Manchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $26, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bolton to Manchester. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bolton to Manchester, with $26. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $28.

How to save money travelling from Bolton to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bolton to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bolton to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bolton to Manchester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bolton and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bolton and Manchester.

Bus Station

Moor Ln 32

Horwich Parkway

Windermere Avenue

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bolton to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bolton to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Bolton to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bolton to Manchester bus

How much does a Bolton Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 0h 40m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bolton to Manchester?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $35. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Bolton to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Bolton to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bolton to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Bolton to Manchester is offered by National Express and takes 0h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $28. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bolton to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Bolton starts at 12:25 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bolton to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Bolton for Manchester starts at 12:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bolton Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Bolton to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Bolton and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Bolton to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bolton Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bolton Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bolton to Manchester on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bolton to Manchester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bolton and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bolton and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!