Bus from Preston City Centre to Bolton (Greater Manchester)
2 direct routes · about 103 min · first bus 05:20, last bus 21:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bolton (Greater Manchester) as of 13:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Preston City Centre, 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 | ~103 min | 73 | Sat 51 · Sun 22 | 05:20 | 21:28 | Church Street (Stand J) | Bolton Market (opp) | Walton-le-Dale, Bamber Bridge, Walton Summit, Clayton Brook, Clayton Green, Whittle-le-Woods & 8 more |
| 424 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 22:35 | 22:35 | Bus Station (Stand A) | Bolton Interchange (Stand G) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 125 bus or 424 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 125, 73 times each weekday — board at Church Street (Stand J) and get off at Bolton Market (opp), about 103 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Preston City Centre to Bolton?
Around 103 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 Preston City Centre to Bolton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:20 and the last around 21:28. Check the route timetables 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.