🚌 Bus from Bolton to Manchester City Centre
5 direct routes · about 69 min · first bus 04:15, last bus 23:00 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Bee Network | ~69 min | 121 | 04:15 | 23:00 | Bolton Interchange (Stand Y) |
| 37 | Bee Network | ~73 min | 107 | 05:34 | 22:40 | Bolton Interchange (Stand X) |
| 36 | Bee Network | ~84 min | 79 | 03:49 | 03:45 | Bolton Interchange (Stand W) |
| 540 | National Express | ~60 min | 3 | 08:45 | 12:10 | Bolton Interchange (Stand G) |
| 424 | National Express | ~40 min | 2 | 23:15 | 23:15 | Bolton Interchange (Stand G) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bolton to Manchester City Centre?
5 routes run directly from Bolton to Manchester City Centre: the 8 (Bee Network), the 37 (Bee Network), the 36 (Bee Network), the 540 (National Express), the 424 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Bolton to Manchester City Centre?
Around 69 minutes on the 8, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bolton to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 8) leaves around 04:15 and the last around 23:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bolton to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.