What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Bolton Abbey?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bolton Abbey is to line 280 bus which costs £7 - £9 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Bolton Abbey?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bolton Abbey is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bolton Abbey?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Bolton Abbey. However, there are services departing from Lancaster Road and arriving at Green via Interchange and Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Bolton Abbey?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Bolton Abbey. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Ilkley via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Preston to Bolton Abbey?

The distance between Preston and Bolton Abbey is 83 miles. The road distance is 41.7 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Bolton Abbey without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Bolton Abbey without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £26 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Bolton Abbey?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Preston to Bolton Abbey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bolton Abbey bus from?

Preston to Bolton Abbey bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Lancaster Road station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bolton Abbey train from?

Preston to Bolton Abbey train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Bolton Abbey?

The best way to get from Preston to Bolton Abbey is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 280 bus, which costs £7 - £9 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Preston to Bolton Abbey bus arrive?

Preston to Bolton Abbey bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Bolton Abbey train arrive?

Preston to Bolton Abbey train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Preston to Bolton Abbey?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bolton Abbey is 42 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Preston to Bolton Abbey.

Where can I stay near Bolton Abbey?

There are 1948+ hotels available in Bolton Abbey.

Preston to Bolton Abbey - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, line 280 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Bolton Abbey by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
3h 47m
£26–49
Line 280 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lancaster Road to Interchangebus 280
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Station Stand 4bus 280
4h 11m
£7–9
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Colnetrain Preston - Colne / ...
2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Bus Station Arrivebus M6
4h 8m
£13–23
Drive 41.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Bolton Abbeycar 41.4 mi
51 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Bolton Abbeytaxi 41.4 mi
51 min
£180–220
Train, line 873 bus
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Skiptontrain Morecambe - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Greenbus 873
3h 54m
£21–41
Line 152 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 152
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus M6
5h 16m

Preston to Bolton Abbey by train and bus

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 83 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Bolton Abbey, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lancaster Road to Green via Interchange and Bus Station Stand 1 in around 4h 11m.

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