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Bolton to Preston Bus Schedule
Bus from Bolton to Preston: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Bolton to Preston. Traveling by bus from Bolton to Preston usually takes around 35 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 17 mi (28 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $12.18 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus 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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 1 | 0h 35m | $12.19 |
Book National Express from Bolton to Preston from $12. Typically there is one National Express schedule per day 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 . In Preston, National Express arrives at Tithebarn St .
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 one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Preston.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Bolton to Preston
The bus 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 bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Bolton to Preston for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Bolton to Preston. It leaves the station in Bolton at 6:00am 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 bus per day from Bolton to Preston. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Bolton to Preston; ticket prices start at $13.66.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Bolton?
Main departure station: Bolton Bus Interchange
Most buses depart from the main station in Bolton.
All bus stations in Bolton:
Bolton Bus Interchange
Where does the bus arrive in Preston?
Main arrival station: Tithebarn St
All buses from Bolton arrive at one main station in Preston.
All bus stations in Preston:
Tithebarn St
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