Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bolton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bolton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ewe Restaurant and Bar (370 Chorley Rd) and The Thomas Egerton (272 Blackburn Road) are great picks.

When to visit Bolton

Bolton in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 33h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $92 for a 2h 21m 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 105 km and will cost you around $25. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 113 km. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

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 33h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to London takes 2h 12m and costs around $111 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $92 for a 2h 21m 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 105 km and will cost you around $25. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 113 km. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Bolton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bolton

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton

Hiring a car in Bolton

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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