There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Prescot by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bolton to Wigan WallgateManchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to PrescotBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 5m£11–17Drive 23.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bolton to Prescot23.4 mi
38 min£6–9Line 607 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to College Avenue607
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to PrescotBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 52mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Bolton to Prescot23.4 mi
38 min£50–60Line 575 bus, line 352 bus
- Take the bus from Ruth Street to Wigan Bus Station575
- Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Church Street352
2h 25m
Bolton to Prescot by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Prescot is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Bolton to Prescot is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £5 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Ruth Street and arriving at Kelly Street via Wigan Bus Station and Chalon Way West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Prescot via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Bolton and Prescot is 22 miles. The road distance is 23.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bolton to Prescot without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £10 - £17.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Bolton to Prescot, including transfers.
Bolton to Prescot bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Ruth Street station.
Bolton to Prescot train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.
The best way to get from Bolton to Prescot is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £10 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 575 bus and line 352 bus, which costs and takes 2h 25m.
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 Ruth Street to Kelly Street via Wigan Bus Station, Church Street, and Chalon Way West in around 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Bolton to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wigan North Western to Prescot
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bolton Interchange to College Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Ruth Street to Wigan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Wigan Bus Station to Church Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-west/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- £50–60
Orbit Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 465 555
- Website
- orbit.taxi
Bradshawgate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 861 010
Bolton Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7903 565 024
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More Questions & Answers
Bolton to Prescot bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Wigan Bus Station.
Bolton to Prescot train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Prescot is 24 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Bolton to Prescot.
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