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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 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
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in January
Estimated hotel price
$137
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 30h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Leeds takes 1h 33m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $108 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bolton using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bolton takes 113 km and will cost you around $14. From London, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 233 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 30h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Leeds takes 1h 33m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $108 for a 1h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bolton using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bolton takes 113 km and will cost you around $14. From London, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 233 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 (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,038 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,155 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,520 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,646 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,128 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton

Hiring a car in Bolton

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.93 and $50.57. 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, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.93 and $50.57. 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, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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