What is the cheapest way to get from Prescot to Bolton?

The cheapest way to get from Prescot to Bolton is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Prescot to Bolton?

The fastest way to get from Prescot to Bolton is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Prescot and Bolton?

No, there is no direct bus from Prescot to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Wycherley Street and arriving at University of Bolton via Chalon Way West and The Gerard Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Prescot and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Prescot to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Prescot and arriving at Bolton via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Prescot to Bolton?

The distance between Prescot and Bolton is 22 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.

How do I travel from Prescot to Bolton without a car?

The best way to get from Prescot to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £10 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Prescot to Bolton?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Prescot to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prescot to Bolton bus from?

Prescot to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wycherley Street station.

Where do I catch the Prescot to Bolton train from?

Prescot to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Prescot station.

Train or bus from Prescot to Bolton?

The best way to get from Prescot to Bolton is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £10 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 320 bus and line 559 bus, which costs and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Prescot to Bolton bus arrive?

Prescot to Bolton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Church Street station.

Where does the Prescot to Bolton train arrive?

Prescot to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Prescot to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Prescot to Bolton is 23 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Prescot to Bolton.

How do I get a train ticket from Prescot to Bolton?

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

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Prescot to Bolton - 6 ways to travel via train, line 607 bus, car, taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Prescot to Bolton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Prescot to Wigan North Westerntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Boltontrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
1h 12m
£11–20
Drive 22.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Prescot to Boltoncar 22.9 mi
40 min
£6–9
Train, line 607 bus
1. Take the train from Prescot to Wigan North Westerntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bolton Interchangebus 607
1h 44m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prescot to Boltontaxi 22.9 mi
40 min
£50–60
Bus, line 320 bus, line 559 bus
1. Take the bus from Wycherley Street to Church Streetbus 10A / ...
2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to The Gerard Centrebus 320
3. Take the bus from The Gerard Centre to University of Boltonbus 559
2h 18m
Line 352 bus, line 575 bus
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Wigan Bus Stationbus 352 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Noel Streetbus 575
2h 26m

Prescot to Bolton by train

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Distance: 21.8 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

You can take a train from Prescot to Bolton via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wycherley Street to University of Bolton via Church Street, Chalon Way West, and The Gerard Centre in around 2h 18m.

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