🚌 Bus from Bolton to Preston City Centre
2 direct routes · about 100 min · first bus 06:37, last bus 22:30 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~100 min | 39 | 06:37 | 22:30 | Bolton Interchange (Stand P) |
| 424 | National Express | ~35 min | 2 | 06:35 | 06:35 | Bolton Interchange (Stand G) |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Bolton to Preston City Centre?
Around 100 minutes on the 125, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Bolton to Preston City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 125) leaves around 06:37 and the last around 22:30. Check the route timetable 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.