The average train between Bolton and Prescot takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton to Prescot. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bolton and Prescot. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Prescot at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Prescot station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Bolton to Prescot train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.
Bolton to Prescot train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Prescot station.
Book your Bolton to Prescot train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bolton and Prescot is 29.7 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Bolton to Prescot via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 1h 5m.