Bus from London to Bolton (Greater Manchester)
2 direct routes · 340–425 min · first and last bus 14:30 (weekdays); night service 424 runs at 23:30.
Next buses to Bolton (Greater Manchester) as of 07:13
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 540 | National Express | ~340 min | 1 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 14:30 | 14:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Bolton Interchange (Stand G) | Milton Keynes & Manchester |
| 424 | National Express | ~425 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 23:30 | 23:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Bolton Interchange (Stand G) | Birmingham, Walsall, Stoke-on-Trent & Manchester |
Times are for the first boarding point in London 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 540 bus or 424 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from London to Bolton?
2 routes run directly from London to Bolton: the 540 (National Express), the 424 (National Express). The most frequent is the 540, once each weekday — board at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) and get off at Bolton Interchange (Stand G), about 340 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Bolton?
Between 340 minutes on the 540 and 425 on the 424, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Milton Keynes, Manchester on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Bolton?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 14:30 — and night service 424 runs at 23:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London to Bolton?
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.