What is the best way to travel from Bolton to Preston?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Trains for the journey to Preston from Bolton. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Preston from Bolton?
You can get to Preston with just $6 by taking a Train from Northern, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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National Express1h 40m012:45 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station2:25 AMPrestonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 6/19/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/19/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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National Express1h 40m012:45 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station2:25 AMPrestonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 6/20/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/20/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Northern0h 35m011:18 AMBoltonCentral Station11:53 AMPrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 11:18:00 AM to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 11:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
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Northern0h 35m012:19 PMBoltonCentral Station12:54 PMPrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 12:19:00 PM to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 12:54:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
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Northern0h 23m010:12 AMBoltonCentral Station10:35 AMPrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 10:12:00 AM to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
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TransPennine Express0h 20m010:44 AMBoltonCentral Station11:04 AMPrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 10:44:00 AM to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 11:04:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
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TransPennine Express0h 19m011:44 AMBoltonCentral Station12:03 PMPrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 11:44:00 AM to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 12:03:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 19m
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National Express1h 40m012:45 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station2:25 AMPrestonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Cheapest Trains Sunday
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express1h 40m012:45 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station2:25 AMPrestonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 6/22/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/22/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express1h 40m012:45 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station2:25 AMPrestonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 6/23/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/23/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express1h 40m012:45 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station2:25 AMPrestonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 6/24/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/24/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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National Express1h 40m012:45 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station2:25 AMPrestonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 6/25/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/25/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Bolton to Preston?
You can get to Preston from Bolton in just 0h 19m with a Train from TransPennine Express. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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National Express1h 40m012:45 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station2:25 AMPrestonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 6/19/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/19/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Fastest Buses Friday
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National Express1h 40m012:45 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station2:25 AMPrestonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 6/20/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/20/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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TransPennine Express0h 19m011:44 AMBoltonCentral Station12:03 PMPrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 11:44:00 AM to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 12:03:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 19m
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TransPennine Express0h 20m010:44 AMBoltonCentral Station11:04 AMPrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 10:44:00 AM to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 11:04:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
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Northern0h 23m010:12 AMBoltonCentral Station10:35 AMPrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 10:12:00 AM to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 10:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
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Northern0h 35m011:18 AMBoltonCentral Station11:53 AMPrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 11:18:00 AM to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 11:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
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Northern0h 35m012:19 PMBoltonCentral Station12:54 PMPrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Bolton (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 12:19:00 PM to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 12:54:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
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National Express1h 40m012:45 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station2:25 AMPrestonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 6/21/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/21/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express1h 40m012:45 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station2:25 AMPrestonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 6/22/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/22/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express1h 40m012:45 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station2:25 AMPrestonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 6/23/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/23/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express1h 40m012:45 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station2:25 AMPrestonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 6/24/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/24/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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National Express1h 40m012:45 AMManchester AirportAirport Bus Station2:25 AMPrestonBus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 6/25/2026 12:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/25/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Fastest Buses Thursday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Bolton to Preston
What are the most popular stations in Bolton and Preston?
In Bolton, you will usually depart from Bromley Cross, Horwich Parkway or Central Station, while in Preston you will be arriving at Central Station, Bus Station or Wyre Street Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Preston from Bolton? With 1 connections between 2 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bolton and Preston, you can pay as low as $6 with a Train from Northern.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from TransPennine Express: you will get to Preston in just 0h 19m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bolton and Preston are National Express, Northern and TransPennine Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Bolton and Preston is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Astley Bridge or to Bamber Bridge, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Blackpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Bolton to Preston?
The most popular companies between Bolton and Preston, are National Express, Northern and TransPennine Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: Northern and TransPennine Express
All you need to know when you travel from Bolton to Preston
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bolton to Preston. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Bolton to Preston
How can I reach Preston from Bolton?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Preston from Bolton.
How far is Preston from Bolton?
The distance between Bolton and Preston is 17.0 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bolton and Preston?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 5 kgs, and a flight 7 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bolton to Preston?
You can get to Preston with just $6 by taking a Train from Northern.
What is the fastest way to get from Bolton to Preston?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Preston in just 0h 19m with a Train from TransPennine Express.
More routes to Bolton and to Preston
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bolton and to Preston. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
