Bus and Coach from Milton Keynes to Bolton: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Milton Keynes to Bolton

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Milton Keynes to Bolton from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£23

tomorrow

£24

Tuesday

£24

Wednesday

£24

Thursday

£24

Friday

£21

Saturday

£24

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 0m	14:55	Milton Keynes	Coachway	18:55	Bolton	Bus Station		Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 25/10/2026 14:55:00 to Bus Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/10/2026 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
	National Express	3h 40m	18:30	Milton Keynes	Coachway	22:10	Bolton	Bus Station		Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 25/10/2026 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/10/2026 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	3h 40m	16:30	Milton Keynes	Coachway	20:10	Bolton	Bus Station		Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 26/10/2026 16:30:00 to Bus Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/10/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	3h 40m	16:30	Milton Keynes	Coachway	20:10	Bolton	Bus Station		Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 27/10/2026 16:30:00 to Bus Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/10/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	3h 40m	16:30	Milton Keynes	Coachway	20:10	Bolton	Bus Station		Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 28/10/2026 16:30:00 to Bus Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/10/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	3h 40m	16:30	Milton Keynes	Coachway	20:10	Bolton	Bus Station		Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 29/10/2026 16:30:00 to Bus Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/10/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 15m	15:10	Milton Keynes	Coachway	19:25	Bolton	Bus Station		Economy	£21	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 30/10/2026 15:10:00 to Bus Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/10/2026 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
	National Express	3h 45m	18:45	Milton Keynes	Coachway	22:30	Bolton	Bus Station		Economy	£23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 30/10/2026 18:45:00 to Bus Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/10/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	4h 0m	14:55	Milton Keynes	Coachway	18:55	Bolton	Bus Station		Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 31/10/2026 14:55:00 to Bus Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/10/2026 18:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
	National Express	3h 40m	18:30	Milton Keynes	Coachway	22:10	Bolton	Bus Station		Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 31/10/2026 18:30:00 to Bus Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/10/2026 22:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Milton Keynes to Bolton is £17 on 07/11/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Milton Keynes and Bolton

See here how frequent the connections between Milton Keynes and Bolton are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Milton Keynes to Bolton. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Milton Keynes and Bolton.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 7 coaches from Milton Keynes to Bolton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Milton Keynes and Bolton, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Milton Keynes to Bolton

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 1 times every day by bus from Milton Keynes to Bolton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Bolton starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus	£17
Fastest Bus	3h 40m
Earliest Coach	14:55
Latest Coach	18:30
Daily Bus Connections	1 Ø
Distance	204.5 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Milton Keynes to Bolton

Every day, 1 buses from 1 coach companies leave Milton Keynes for Bolton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 25/10/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 19/10

Tuesday 20/10

Wednesday 21/10

Thursday 22/10

Friday 23/10

Saturday 24/10

Sunday 25/10

£23

Monday 26/10

£24

Tuesday 27/10

£24

Wednesday 28/10

£24

Thursday 29/10

£24

Friday 30/10

£21

Saturday 31/10

£24

Sunday 01/11

Monday 02/11

£24

Tuesday 03/11

£24

Wednesday 04/11

£24

Thursday 05/11

£23

Friday 06/11

£20

Saturday 07/11

£17

Sunday 08/11

£24

Monday 09/11

£17

Tuesday 10/11

£17

Wednesday 11/11

£17

Thursday 12/11

£17

Friday 13/11

Saturday 14/11

Sunday 15/11

The cheapest time to travel from Milton Keynes to Bolton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Bolton, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £17, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Milton Keynes to Bolton. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Milton Keynes to Bolton, with £21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £23.

How to save money travelling from Milton Keynes to Bolton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Milton Keynes to Bolton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Milton Keynes to Bolton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Milton Keynes to Bolton are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Milton Keynes to Bolton

These are the most booked bus companies between Milton Keynes to Bolton from our users.

National Express from Milton Keynes to Bolton

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Milton Keynes to Bolton:

Cheapest Price	£21
Fastest Coach	3h 40m
Earliest Coach	14:55
Last Coach	18:30
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	23/10/2026

All bus stations and stops in Milton Keynes and Bolton

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Milton Keynes and Bolton.

Coachway

The Coachway

Central Station

Bus Stop

Midsummer Boulevard 653

National Bowl

Kingston Shopping Centre

Winchester Cir 1

Bus Station

Moor Ln 32

Horwich Parkway

Windermere Avenue

Service and Comfort on the bus from Milton Keynes to Bolton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Milton Keynes to Bolton? Or which bus companies serve the route Milton Keynes to Bolton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Milton Keynes to Bolton bus

How much does a Milton Keynes - Bolton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Milton Keynes - Bolton bus trip is available from £17 and takes 4h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Milton Keynes to Bolton?

The connection Milton Keynes to Bolton is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £24. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Milton Keynes - Bolton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Milton Keynes to Bolton is offered by roughly 1 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bolton from Milton Keynes take?

The quickest coach from Milton Keynes to Bolton is provided by National Express and takes 3h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £23. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Milton Keynes to Bolton?

The earliest bus to Bolton departs from Milton Keynes at 14:55. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Milton Keynes to Bolton?

The latest bus to Bolton departs from Milton Keynes at 18:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Milton Keynes - Bolton route?

Passengers looking to travel from Milton Keynes to Bolton can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Milton Keynes and Bolton?

You can check all the direct connections between Milton Keynes and Bolton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bolton from Milton Keynes?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Milton Keynes Bolton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Milton Keynes Bolton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Milton Keynes to Bolton on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Milton Keynes to Bolton?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Milton Keynes to Bolton

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Milton Keynes and to Bolton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Milton Keynes and to Bolton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!