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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City Connect 36 | Bus | Preston [Lancs] | Bolton Central Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Preston City Centre Bus Station | Bolton Central Bus Station | Fastest | ||||
City Connect 36 | Bus | Preston [Lancs] | Bolton Central Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Preston City Centre Bus Station | Bolton Central Bus Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:42 AM GMT.
Get from Preston to Bolton
The journey takes about 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Preston and Bolton?
Stops in Preston
- A
Preston City Centre Bus Station
Carlisle St, Preston, Lancashire PR1, UK - B
Preston Bus Stop
296 Aqueduct St, Preston PR1, UK
Stops in Bolton
- A
Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel)
588 Blackburn Road, Bolton BL1 - B
Bolton - Central Bus Station
Central Bus Station A6172, Bolton BL1 1, UK - C
Astley Bridge Bus Stop
501 Blackburn Rd, Bolton BL1 8NW, UK
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Preston to Bolton by bus
What is the travel distance from Preston to Bolton?
It's about 28 km (18 miles) from Preston to Bolton.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Preston to Bolton?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Preston City Centre Bus Station, in Preston, and end it at Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel), in Bolton.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Preston to Bolton was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $12To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Preston to Bolton, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $12 to $20 for a bus ticket from Preston to Bolton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-25.
