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Bolton to Preston Coach Timetable
Coach from Bolton to Preston: Journey Information
There is one daily coach from Bolton to Preston. Traveling by coach from Bolton to Preston usually takes around 35 minutes, but some coaches might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 17 mi (28 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 35m |
| Cheapest price | TRY 517.56 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| 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 is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 1 | 0h 35m | TRY 521.84 |
Book National Express from Bolton to Preston from TRY 518. There are 1 National Express schedules from Bolton to Preston and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Preston. In Bolton, National Express departs to Preston from Bolton Bus Interchange and no other station. In Preston, National Express arrives at Tithebarn St and no other station.
An average trip on National Express from Bolton to Preston takes 0 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Preston.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Bolton to Preston
The coach takes an average of 35 minutes to cover the 17 miles from Bolton to Preston. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. 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.
"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Preston at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
There is usually only one coach per day from Bolton to Preston. It leaves the station in Bolton at 06:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
There is usually only one coach per day from Bolton to Preston. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct coach, meaning that you do not have to get on a different coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bolton to Preston; ticket prices start at TRY 584.29.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Bolton?
Main departure station: Bolton Bus Interchange
Most coaches depart from the main station in Bolton.
All coach stations in Bolton:
Bolton Bus Interchange
Where does the coach arrive in Preston?
Main arrival station: Tithebarn St
All coaches from Bolton arrive at one main station in Preston.
Coach stations in Preston:
Tithebarn St
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