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Journey Information
There are 7 intercity coaches per day from Bolton to Preston. Traveling by coach from Bolton to Preston usually takes around 2 hours and 36 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 30 minutes.
Distance | 17 mi (28 km) |
Shortest duration | 0h 30m |
Cheapest price | £5.45 |
Trips per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | National Express |
Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Bolton to Preston?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bolton to Preston. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
National Express | 7 | 2h 37m | £8.78 |
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 coach takes an average of 2 hours and 36 minutes to cover the 17 miles from Bolton to Preston. However, the fastest coach only takes 30 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 coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 08:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from Bolton to Preston, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 7 scheduled coaches that travel from Bolton to Preston every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 2 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bolton to Preston; ticket prices start at £10.91.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Bolton?
Main departure station: Bolton Bus Interchange
Bolton has two coach stations with service to Preston.
All coach stations in Bolton:
Bolton Bus Interchange
Astley Bridge
Where does the coach arrive in Preston?
Main arrival station: Bus Station
All coaches from Bolton arrive at one main station in Preston.
Coach stations in Preston:
Bus Station
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