Bus from Bolton (Greater Manchester) to London
2 direct routes · about 380 min · first and last bus 10:35 (weekdays); night service 424 runs at 23:15.
Next buses to London as of 06:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bolton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 424 | National Express | ~380 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 23:15 | 23:15 | Bolton Interchange (Stand G) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17) | Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, Walsall & Birmingham |
| 540 | National Express | ~345 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 10:35 | 10:35 | Bolton Interchange (Stand G) | London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals (westbound) | Manchester & Milton Keynes |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bolton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 424 bus or 540 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bolton to London?
2 routes run directly from Bolton to London: the 424 (National Express), the 540 (National Express). The most frequent is the 424, twice each weekday — board at Bolton Interchange (Stand G) and get off at Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stops 7 - 17), about 380 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bolton to London?
Around 380 minutes on the 424, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, Walsall, Birmingham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bolton to London?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 10:35 — and night service 424 runs at 23:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bolton to London?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.