4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bolton to Preston
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bolton to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Preston will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bolton for Preston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 28 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX4246:350h35Bolton, Interchange7:10Preston, Bus Station£101One-way0 changes- NX540 · RL15219:352h15Bolton, Astley Bridge21:50Preston, Bus Station£121One-way1 change
- NX4246:350h35Bolton, Interchange7:10Preston, Bus Station£101One-way0 changes
- NX540 · RL15219:352h15Bolton, Astley Bridge21:50Preston, Bus Station£121One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bolton to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £8.
Distance: 28 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 24m Average total duration 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bolton to Preston bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Preston coaches for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX424 | 6:35 Bolton, Interchange | 0h35 | 7:10 Preston, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX540 · RL152 | 20:20 Bolton, Astley Bridge | 2h30 | 22:50 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bolton to Preston
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Buses from Bolton to Preston run on average 1 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:03, the last at 23:54. The fastest coach covers the 28 km distance in 35m.
Distance 28 km |
Average bus duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 0:03 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire from Bolton to PrestonYou can travel by bus between Bolton to Preston with National Express, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bolton to Preston coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Preston by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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