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Preston to Bolton by train
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First train05:12
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Last train23:10
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey18m
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Distance28 kilometres
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Trains per day79
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Avg. journey time30m
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Train operators
Travelling from Preston to Bolton by train
Fast trains from Preston to Bolton take around 18 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 28 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Preston and Bolton.
1. Are there direct trains from Preston to Bolton?
Direct trains from Preston to Bolton have been found.
We usually find around 78 direct trains on the route from Preston to Bolton every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 81 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Preston to Bolton?
The Preston to Bolton train travel time is normally about 18 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Preston to Bolton train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Bolton is usually scheduled to depart Preston around 05:12 and the last train is around 23:10. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Preston around 05:12, and the last at 23:23.

What's the Preston to Bolton train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Preston to Bolton are $8.26.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $14, and when booking 7 days in advance the price is usually the same. Booking on the day of travel may be more expensive.
When to book Preston to Bolton train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Preston to Bolton by train.
Which train companies operate between Preston and Bolton?
More than one train company operates on the route from Preston to Bolton, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- First TransPennine Express
- Northern
- Northern Rail
- TransPennine Express
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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