Bolton travel guide
Bolton Tourism | Bolton Guide
You're Going to Love Bolton
With a population of 141 331, Bolton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 1 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bolton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Bolton
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cherry Tree (Chorley Road Blackrod) and Cross Guns (390 Blackburn Road) are great picks.
When to visit Bolton
How to Get to Bolton
Plane
Although Bolton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 27 km from Bolton. The shortest flight to Bolton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $62 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 3.1 km from the city centre, Bolton Moses Gate is the busiest station in Bolton. Another popular train station is Bolton Bromley Cross, located 4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 279 km from Bolton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bolton takes 79 km and will cost you around $16. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 129 km. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Bolton
Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton
Hiring a car in Bolton
Hiring a car in Bolton costs $36 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 81% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.
Expect to pay $3.06 per litre in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.66 and $48.87. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bolton, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.