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Compare bus and train for Preston to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Bolton:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Bolton costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Bolton
How to get from Preston to Bolton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Bolton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G898339:21 AM0h32Preston station (PRE)9:53 AMBolton station (BON)$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G898339:21 AM0h32Preston station (PRE)9:53 AMBolton station (BON)$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W848999:50 AM0h17Preston station (PRE)10:07 AMBolton station (BON)$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G898165:25 AM0h28Preston station (PRE)5:53 AMBolton station (BON)$61One-way0 transfers
- G898185:50 AM0h31Preston station (PRE)6:21 AMBolton station (BON)$61One-way0 transfers
- G898318:51 AM0h30Preston station (PRE)9:21 AMBolton station (BON)$71One-way0 transfers
- NX42410:35 PM0h40Preston, Bus Station11:15 PMBolton, Interchange$131One-way0 transfers
- RL152 · NX5407:55 AM2h25Preston, Bus Station10:20 AMBolton, Astley Bridge$151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Bolton:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Bolton costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Bolton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Bolton, Interchange.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Bolton by train.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire to go to Bolton by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire.
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