What is the travel distance from Preston to Bolton?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Preston to Bolton start their journey at Preston City Centre Bus Station and wind up at Astley Bridge Bus Stop (o/s Monks World Travel). These are the most popular 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.

Bus Preston to Bolton from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Preston to Bolton on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
City Connect 36	Bus	9:35am	Preston [Lancs]	2h 10m	11:45am	Bolton Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	11:15pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	Fastest
City Connect 36	Bus	9:35am	Preston [Lancs]	2h 10m	11:45am	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:35pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	11:15pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Bolton on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
City Connect 36	Bus	9:35am	Preston [Lancs]	2h 10m	11:45am	Bolton Central Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:35pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	11:15pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	Fastest
City Connect 36	Bus	9:35am	Preston [Lancs]	2h 10m	11:45am	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:35pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	11:15pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Bolton on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:35pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	11:15pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:35pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	11:15pm	Bolton Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 10:28 PM GMT.

Get from Preston to Bolton

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

40mAverage Duration

17 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,712 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

City Connect 36

4.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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Where are the popular stops in Preston and Bolton?

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Stops in Bolton

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

B - Bolton - Central Bus Station

C - Astley Bridge Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Preston to Bolton by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$10

11/16

$10

Today

$9

11/18

$9

11/19

No data

11/20

No data

11/21

$10

11/22

$9

The cheapest trip from Preston to Bolton was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $9

To 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 $9 to $17 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 $9 which is on 2025-11-18.