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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bolton is to bus which costs £2 - £8 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bolton is to train which takes 32 min and costs £4 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bolton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church Street and arriving at Noel Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Bolton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Bolton. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Preston to Bolton?

The distance between Preston and Bolton is 20 miles. The road distance is 19.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Bolton without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs £4 - £15.

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

The train from Preston to Bolton takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bolton bus from?

Preston to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Church Street station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bolton train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Bolton?

The best way to get from Preston to Bolton is to train which takes 32 min and costs £4 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £8 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Preston to Bolton bus arrive?

Preston to Bolton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Noel Street station.

Where does the Preston to Bolton train arrive?

Preston to Bolton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.

Can I drive from Preston to Bolton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bolton is 19 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Preston to Bolton.

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

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Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3548+ hotels available in Bolton.

Preston to Bolton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Bolton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Boltontrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
32 min
£4–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Noel Streetbus 125
1h 35m
£2–8
Drive 19 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Boltoncar 19 mi
34 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Boltontaxi 19 mi
34 min
£45–55

Preston to Bolton by train

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Distance: 20.1 mi
Duration: 32 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Bolton every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–14 and the journey takes 32 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Church Street to Noel Street every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire also services this route every 30 minutes.

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