Bus from Bolton (Greater Manchester) to Preston City Centre
2 direct routes · about 105 min · first bus 06:24, last bus 22:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Preston City Centre as of 15:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bolton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~105 min | 70 | Sat 50 · Sun 23 | 06:24 | 22:33 | Palace Street (opp) | Percy Street (by) | Doffcocker, Montserrat, Horwich, Grimeford Village, Anderton, Adlington & 8 more |
| 424 | National Express | ~35 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 06:35 | 06:35 | Bolton Interchange (Stand G) | Bus Station (Stand A) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Bolton on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 125 bus or 424 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Bolton to Preston City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Bolton to Preston City Centre: the 125 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 424 (National Express). The most frequent is the 125, 70 times each weekday — board at Palace Street (opp) and get off at Percy Street (by), about 105 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Bolton to Preston City Centre?
Around 105 minutes on the 125, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Doffcocker, Montserrat, Horwich, Grimeford Village and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Bolton to Preston City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:24 and the last around 22:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Bolton to Preston City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.