The average train between Prescot and Bolton takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Prescot to Bolton. 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 Prescot and Bolton. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prescot is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Bolton at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Prescot to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Prescot station and arriving at Bolton station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Prescot to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Prescot station.
Prescot to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.
Book your Prescot to Bolton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Prescot and Bolton is 29.7 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Prescot to Bolton via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 12m.