What is the travel distance from Bolton to Preston?

The distance separating Bolton and Preston is 18 miles (28 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bolton to Preston?

The majority of buses traveling from Bolton to Preston start their journey at Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel) and wind up at Preston City Centre Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Bolton to Preston on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:35am	Bolton Central Bus Station	35m	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:35am	Bolton Central Bus Station	35m	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:04 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bolton to Preston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

35mAverage Duration

17 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $12	Average Duration35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $4	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $12

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Where are the popular stops in Bolton and Preston?

Stops in Bolton

A - Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel)

B - Bolton - Central Bus Station

C - Astley Bridge Bus Stop

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bolton to Preston by bus

What is the travel distance from Bolton to Preston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bolton to Preston?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$10

11/17

$10

Today

$10

11/19

$10

11/20

$10

11/21

$10

11/22

$10

11/23

$10

The cheapest trip from Bolton to Preston was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bolton to Preston, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $13 for a bus ticket from Bolton to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-19.