Bus from Pendleton (Salford) to Bolton (Greater Manchester)
3 direct routes · 41–61 min · first bus 04:12, last bus 01:14 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 07:42, last bus 01:03.
Next buses to Bolton (Greater Manchester) as of 19:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Pendleton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Bee Network | ~41 min | 77 | Sat 69 · Sun 41 | 05:30 | 00:16 | Langworthy Road (nr) | Bolton Interchange (Stand A) | Farnworth |
| 36 | Bee Network | ~61 min | 76 | Sat 62 · Sun 42 | 04:12 | 01:14 | Fitzwarren Street (nr) | Bolton Interchange (Stand A) | Swinton, Walkden, Little Hulton, Farnworth & Great Lever |
| 37 | Bee Network | ~52 min | 74 | Sat 53 · Sun 38 | 06:00 | 00:29 | Fitzwarren Street (nr) | Bolton Interchange (Stand A) | Swinton, Walkden & Farnworth |
Times are for the first boarding point in Pendleton 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 8 bus, 36 bus or 37 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Pendleton to Bolton?
3 routes run directly from Pendleton to Bolton: the 8 (Bee Network), the 36 (Bee Network), the 37 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 8, 77 times each weekday — board at Langworthy Road (nr) and get off at Bolton Interchange (Stand A), about 41 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Pendleton to Bolton?
Between 41 minutes on the 8 and 61 on the 36, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Farnworth on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Pendleton to Bolton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:12 and the last around 01:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Pendleton to Bolton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.