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Preston to Bolton Coach Timetable
Coach from Preston to Bolton: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Preston to Bolton. Traveling by coach from Preston to Bolton usually takes around one hour and 10 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 40 minutes.
| Distance | 17 mi (28 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 40m |
| Cheapest price | CA$14.30 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach 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 is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 2 | 1h 10m | CA$16.65 |
Book National Express from Preston to Bolton from CA$14. There are 2 National Express schedules from Preston to Bolton and you can expect on average to pay for a National Express ticket to Bolton. In Preston, National Express departs to Bolton from Tithebarn St and no other station. In Bolton, National Express arrives at Bolton Bus Interchange and no other station.
An average trip on National Express from Preston to Bolton takes 1 hours and 10 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Bolton in 0 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, National Express offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Bolton.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Preston to Bolton
The coach takes an average of one hour and 10 minutes to cover the 17 miles from Preston to Bolton. However, the fastest coach only takes 40 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when coaches are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first coach leaves at 09:00 and the last coach leaves at 22:00. To see the times for all coaches from Preston to Bolton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 coaches per day from Preston to Bolton. One coach is a direct connection, meaning that you can stay on the same vehicle for the entire trip, without having to transfer onto a connecting coach at any point.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Preston to Bolton; ticket prices start at CA$16.67.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Preston?
Main departure station: Tithebarn St
Most coaches depart from the main station in Preston.
All coach stations in Preston:
Tithebarn St
Where does the coach arrive in Bolton?
Main arrival station: Bolton Bus Interchange
All coaches from Preston arrive at one main station in Bolton.
Coach stations in Bolton:
Bolton Bus Interchange
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