🚌 Bus from Preston City Centre to Bolton
2 direct routes · about 102 min · first bus 05:19, last bus 21:30 (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 | ~102 min | 95 | 05:19 | 21:30 | Bus Station (Stand 29) |
| 424 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | 22:35 | 22:35 | Bus Station (Stand A) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Preston City Centre 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 Preston City Centre to Bolton?
2 routes run directly from Preston City Centre to Bolton: the 125 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 424 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Preston City Centre to Bolton?
Around 102 minutes on the 125, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Preston City Centre to Bolton?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 125) leaves around 05:19 and the last around 21:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Preston City Centre to Bolton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.