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Preston to Bolton bus

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Preston - Bolton Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 7 intercity buses per day from Preston to Bolton. Traveling by bus from Preston to Bolton usually takes around 3 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 35 minutes.

Distance17 mi (28 km)
Shortest duration0h 35m
Cheapest price$9.29
Trips per day2
Most frequent serviceNational Express
Bus lines1

What bus companies travel from Preston to Bolton?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Preston to Bolton. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express73h 25m$14.72
  • National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 25 minutes to cover the 28 kilometers from Preston to Bolton. However, the fastest bus only takes 35 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the bus is on any given day.

The first bus leaves at 3:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Preston to Bolton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 7 scheduled buses that travel from Preston to Bolton every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Preston to Bolton; ticket prices start at $16.45.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Preston?

Main departure station: Bus Station

Most buses depart from the main station in Preston.

All bus stations in Preston:

  • Bus Station

Where does the bus arrive in Bolton?

Main arrival station: Astley Bridge

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Bolton.

Bus stations in Bolton:

  • Astley Bridge

  • Bolton Bus Interchange

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