Bus from The Trafford Centre to Bolton (Greater Manchester)
3 direct routes · about 90 min · first bus 05:20, last bus 23:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bolton (Greater Manchester) as of 13:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in The Trafford Centre, 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 | ~90 min | 32 | Sat 29 · Sun 17 | 05:20 | 23:35 | The Trafford Centre Bus Station (Stand 5) | Bolton Interchange (Stand A) | Trafford Park, Eccles, Salford, Eccles, Salford, Eccles & 11 more |
| 22 | Bee Network | ~75 min | 32 | Sat 29 · Sun 25 | 05:50 | 23:20 | The Trafford Centre Bus Station (Stand 6) | Bolton Interchange (Stand A) | Trafford Park, Eccles, Salford, Eccles, Salford, Eccles & 4 more |
| X22 | Bee Network | ~24 min | 11 | Saturdays only | 09:01 | 19:15 | Old Park Lane (opp) | Bolton Interchange (Stand A) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in The Trafford Centre 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 The Trafford Centre to Bolton?
3 routes run directly from The Trafford Centre to Bolton: the 20 (Bee Network), the 22 (Bee Network), the X22 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 20, 32 times each weekday — board at The Trafford Centre Bus Station (Stand 5) and get off at Bolton Interchange (Stand A), about 90 minutes.
How long does the bus take from The Trafford Centre to Bolton?
Around 90 minutes on the 20, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Trafford Park, Eccles, Salford, Eccles and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from The Trafford Centre to Bolton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:20 and the last around 23:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from The Trafford Centre to Bolton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.