Bus from Fulwood (Preston) to Bolton (Greater Manchester)

1 direct route · about 124 min · first bus 05:51, last bus 21:06 (weekdays).

Next buses to Bolton (Greater Manchester) as of 07:02

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Fulwood, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
125 Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire ~124 min 39 Sat 27 · Sun 21 05:51 21:06 Watling Street Road (by) Bolton Market (opp) Walton-le-Dale, Bamber Bridge, Walton Summit, Clayton Brook, Clayton Green, Whittle-le-Woods & 8 more

Times are for the first boarding point in Fulwood 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 timetable.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Fulwood to Bolton?

The 125 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire) runs directly from Fulwood to Bolton. Board at Watling Street Road (by) and get off at Bolton Market (opp); the journey takes about 124 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Fulwood to Bolton?

Around 124 minutes on the 125, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Walton-le-Dale, Bamber Bridge, Walton Summit, Clayton Brook and other stops on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Fulwood to Bolton?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:51 and the last around 21:06. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Fulwood to Bolton?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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