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Trip Summary
There are usually 8 daily train trips available from Bolton to Preston. Traveling by train from Bolton to Preston usually takes 36 minutes, but the fastest TransPennine Express train can make the trip in 19 minutes.
| Distance | 17 mi (28 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 19m |
| Lowest price | $13.66 |
| Trains per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Bolton to Preston
- Northern Rail tickets: $14 one-way
- Northern Rail + Connections tickets: $14 one-way
- TransPennine Express tickets: $14 one-way
Which train should you take from Bolton to Preston?
There are 3 train lines with service from Bolton to Preston. Northern Rail is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 6 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail | 6 | 0h 35m | $13.66 |
| Northern Rail + Connections | 1 | 1h 5m | $13.66 |
| TransPennine Express | 1 | 0h 20m | $13.66 |
Northern Rail, branded simply as 'Northern' on its trains, travels to cities such as Manchester, Blackpool, Windermere, Newcastle, and York. Complimentary WiFi is usually available in first- and standard-class carriages, plus an onboard restroom. The newer trains boast extra legroom, and all services have space for luggage at the end of carriages.
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Bolton to Preston start from $14, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Preston. Northern Rail + Connections in Bolton leaves from Bolton Station . And in Preston trains arrive at Preston (Lancs) .
From Bolton to Preston train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 1 hours and 5 minutes. If you are looking to get to Preston faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 19 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Preston on a weekend there is typically one Northern Rail + Connections scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Bolton.
TransPennine Express train tickets from Bolton to Preston start from $14, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 TransPennine Express schedules to Preston. TransPennine Express in Bolton leaves from Bolton Station . And in Preston trains arrive at Preston (Lancs) .
From Bolton to Preston train travel on TransPennine Express takes 0 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Preston faster, TransPennine Express offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 19 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Preston on a weekend there is typically one TransPennine Express scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Bolton.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Bolton to Preston on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Bolton at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. 6 of these are direct connections to Preston. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Preston to Bolton.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bolton?
Main departure station: Bolton Station
There is one train station in Bolton.
All train stations in Bolton:
Bolton Station
Where is the train station in Preston?
Main arrival station: Preston Station
Preston has one train station.
All train stations in Preston:
Preston Station
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