- Distance: 21.4 mi
- Duration: 1h 36m
The average bus between Preston and Bolton takes 1h 36m and the fastest bus takes 1h 16m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Preston 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.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Preston and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Bolton at 10:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Preston station and arriving at Bolton station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.
Preston to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Church Street station.
Preston to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Noel Street station.
Book your Preston to Bolton bus tickets online with Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire.
The distance between Preston and Bolton is 26.8 km. The road distance is 34 km.
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Church Street to Noel Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 37m.