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How to get from Bolton to Garstang by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Bolton to Garstang in North West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Bolton station to Preston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 111 bus and finally take the 40 bus from Preston station to Sainsbury's station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 111111
Bus - 4040
Walk to Garstang
Leaves from Bolton
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bolton
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Preston City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sainsbury's
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Garstang
    Walk to
    Garstang
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN, 111 and 40

To get from Bolton to Garstang in North West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Preston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 111 bus and finally take the 40 bus from Preston station to Sainsbury's station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 111111
Bus - 4040
Walk to Garstang
Leaves from Bolton
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bolton
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Preston City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sainsbury's
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Garstang
    Walk to
    Garstang
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bolton to Garstang
The distance between Bolton, North West and Garstang, North West is approximately 32.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bolton to Garstang by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Bolton

Bolton is located at Bolton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Nelson Square.

Train stations close to Bolton:

  • Bolton

Bus stations close to Bolton:

  • Nelson Square
  • Wood Street
  • Breightmet Street
Public transport stations close to Garstang, North West

Garstang is located at Garstang, North West and the nearest public transport station is Council Offices.

Bus stations close to Garstang:

  • Council Offices
  • Sainsbury's
  • Bridge Street

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN, 111 and 40

To get from Bolton to Garstang in North West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Preston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 111 bus and finally take the 40 bus from Preston station to Sainsbury's station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 111111
Bus - 4040
Walk to Garstang
Leaves from Bolton
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bolton
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Preston City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Lancaster City Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sainsbury's
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Garstang
    Walk to
    Garstang
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Bolton to Garstang?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 111, Bus line 40.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bolton to Garstang?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 111, Bus line 40.

  • Is there a direct train between Bolton and Garstang in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bolton to Garstang in North West?

    The TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train line goes from Bolton station near Bolton to Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Edinburgh station near Garstang in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Bolton to Garstang in North West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bolton and Garstang in North West by train and bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bolton to get to Garstang in North West?

    Get on the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from the Bolton station near Bolton in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bolton and Garstang in North West?

    Get off the train at the Edinburgh stop, which is closest to Garstang in North West.

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