- Distance: 20.9 mi
- Duration: 1h 38m
The average bus between Bolton and Preston takes 1h 38m and the fastest bus takes 1h 23m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Bolton to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Bolton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gaskell Street station and arriving at Percy Street station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.
Bolton to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Gaskell Street station.
Bolton to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Percy Street station.
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The distance between Bolton and Preston is 26.8 km. The road distance is 30 km.
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Gaskell Street to Percy Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 37m.