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Preston (Station) to Bolton buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston (Station) and Bolton takes 1h 29m and the fastest bus takes 1h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston (Station) to Bolton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 29m
Duration
22 mi
Distance
£3
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Preston (Station) to Bolton bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Preston (Station) and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 8:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston (Station) is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Bolton at 10:53 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston (Station) to Bolton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 21.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Preston (Station), England and Bolton, England?

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Church Street to Noel Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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