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Preston to Bolton Bus Schedule
Bus from Preston to Bolton: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Preston to Bolton. Traveling by bus from Preston to Bolton usually takes around 51 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 40 minutes.
| Distance | 17 mi (28 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $10.37 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus 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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 1 | 0h 52m | $11.96 |
Book National Express from Preston to Bolton from $10. Typically there is one National Express schedule per day 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 . In Bolton, National Express arrives at Bolton Bus Interchange .
An average trip on National Express from Preston to Bolton takes 0 hours and 52 minutes , while the fastest available National Express trip will get you to Bolton in 0 hours and 40 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 Bolton.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Preston to Bolton
The bus takes an average of 51 minutes to cover the 17 miles from Preston to Bolton. However, the fastest bus only takes 40 minutes. 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses 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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Bolton, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Preston to Bolton. It leaves the station in Preston at 10:00pm 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 Preston to Bolton. 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 Preston to Bolton; ticket prices start at $12.10.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Preston?
Main departure station: Tithebarn St
Most buses depart from the main station in Preston.
All bus stations in Preston:
Tithebarn St
Where does the bus arrive in Bolton?
Main arrival station: Bolton Bus Interchange
All buses from Preston arrive at one main station in Bolton.
All bus stations in Bolton:
Bolton Bus Interchange
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