Next bus departures
| 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
This route is served by bus only
The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
1bus per day
40mAverage Duration
17 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
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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GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Preston to Bolton by bus
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/22
$9
11/23
$10
Today
$9
11/25
$9
11/26
$9
11/27
$9
11/28
$10
11/29
$9
The cheapest trip from Preston to Bolton was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $9To 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 $14 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 2025-11-25.
