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Preston to Bolton Coach Timetable
Coach from Preston to Bolton: Journey Information
There is one daily coach from Preston to Bolton. Traveling by coach from Preston to Bolton usually takes around one hour and 2 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 | RON 45.24 |
| 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 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 | 1h 3m | RON 53.22 |
Book National Express from Preston to Bolton from RON 45. There are 1 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 3 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Bolton in 0 hours and 40 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Preston to Bolton
The coach takes an average of one hour and 2 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, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
There is usually only one coach per day from Preston to Bolton. It leaves the station in Preston at 22:00 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 Preston to Bolton. 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 Preston to Bolton; ticket prices start at RON 52.23.
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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