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How to get fromBolton to Prescotby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Prescot by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prescottrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h 5m
    £8–16

  2. Line 559 bus, bus, line 89 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from University of Bolton to Ashton Viewbus bus 559
    2. Take the bus from Ashton View to World of Glassbus bus 320
    3. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Houghton Streetbus bus 89
    2h 4m
    £4–8

  3. Line 607 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Wallgatebus bus 607
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prescottrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h 54m
    £6–11

  4. Drive 23.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Prescotcar car 23.4 mi
    38 min
    £6–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Prescottaxi taxi 23.4 mi
    38 min
    £50–60

Bolton to Prescot by train

Calendar185Weekly Trains
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Prescot, England?

You can take a train from Bolton to Prescot via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University of Bolton to Houghton Street via Ashton View, World of Glass, and Chalon Way West in around 2h 4m.

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