Bus from Bolton (Greater Manchester) to The Trafford Centre
3 direct routes · about 91 min · first bus 04:02, last bus 23:22 (weekdays).
Next buses to The Trafford Centre as of 14:41
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Bee Network | ~91 min | 35 | Sat 31 · Sun 16 | 04:02 | 23:13 | Salisbury Street (opp) | The Trafford Centre Bus Station (Arrivals) | Deane, Over Hulton, Logistics North, Little Hulton, Salford, Little Hulton & 11 more |
| 22 | Bee Network | ~75 min | 33 | Sat 30 · Sun 27 | 05:11 | 23:22 | Crook Street (cnr) | The Trafford Centre Bus Station (Arrivals) | Great Lever, Farnworth, Salford, Swinton, Eccles, Salford & 4 more |
| X22 | Bee Network | ~25 min | 11 | Saturdays only | 08:30 | 18:45 | Shiffnall Street (nr) | The Trafford Centre Bus Station (Arrivals) | — |
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 20 bus, 22 bus or X22 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bolton to The Trafford Centre?
3 routes run directly from Bolton to The Trafford Centre: the 20 (Bee Network), the 22 (Bee Network), the X22 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 20, 35 times each weekday — board at Salisbury Street (opp) and get off at The Trafford Centre Bus Station (Arrivals), about 91 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bolton to The Trafford Centre?
Around 91 minutes on the 20, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Deane, Over Hulton, Logistics North, Little Hulton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bolton to The Trafford Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:02 and the last around 23:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bolton to The Trafford Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.