Buses to Bolton from Preston

The journey to Bolton from Preston takes just 1 hour 22 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 73 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Preston at 05:19.

Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire schedule

Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire operates between Preston and Bolton 7 days per week.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Preston and Bolton?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Preston to Bolton, departing as early as 05:19.

• How long is the bus trip from Preston to Bolton?

  The fastest bus to Bolton from Preston takes 1 hour 22 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Bolton from Preston?

  It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

• Which bus companies operate between Preston and Bolton?

  Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire run buses to Bolton from Preston.

• What time is the earliest bus from Preston to Bolton?

  The first bus to Bolton from Preston leaves at 05:19. The journey takes about 1 hour.

• When is the last bus to Bolton from Preston?

  The last bus leaves Preston at 21:20, arriving into Bolton at 22:46. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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