What is the distance between Bolton and Birmingham?

Bolton and Birmingham are 128 km (80 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bolton to Birmingham?

Buses departing from Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel) in Bolton will take you to Birmingham Airport in Birmingham.

Bus from Bolton to Birmingham starting at $13 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bolton to Birmingham on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:45am	Bolton Central Bus Station	4h 10m	3:55pm	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:45am	Bolton Central Bus Station	4h 10m	3:55pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bolton to Birmingham on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	3h 30m	2:45am	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:45am	Bolton Central Bus Station	4h 25m	4:10pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Bolton Central Bus Station	4h 25m	4:10pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	3h 30m	2:45am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	4h 30m	3:45am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags

Next departures for Bolton to Birmingham on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	3h 30m	2:45am	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:15pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	3h 30m	2:45am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	4h 30m	3:45am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	4h 30m	3:45am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:29 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bolton to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

127 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $48	Average Duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $29	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29711 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $19

National Express Bolton Birmingham recent customer reviews

Very good service I enjoyed my trip the coach it was very comfortable , and very cheap.

Cecilia N.

January 26, 2020

Very bad service never seen something like it Is show up late and say this is not your bus Wile seen people witting Because number of people whom traveling was not enough Very bad

Musab A.

April 21, 2019

Good service

Shivali S.

February 3, 2020

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Where are the popular stops in Bolton and Birmingham?

Stops in Bolton

A - Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel)

B - Bolton - Central Bus Station

C - Astley Bridge Bus Stop

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Airport

B - Coach Station

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bolton to Birmingham by bus

What is the distance between Bolton and Birmingham?
Bolton and Birmingham are 128 km (80 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bolton to Birmingham?
Buses departing from Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel) in Bolton will take you to Birmingham Airport in Birmingham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$26

11-14

$20

Today

$21

11-16

$45

11-17

No data

11-18

No data

11-19

No data

11-20

$20

The cheapest trip from Bolton to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bolton to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $53 for a bus ticket from Bolton to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-20.