With a population of 141,331, Bolton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bolton to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cherry Tree (Chorley Road Blackrod) and Cross Guns (390 Blackburn Road) are great picks.
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 28h 30m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Birmingham takes 1h 36m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $67 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.
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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolton, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bolton takes 126 km and will cost you around $15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 193 km. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.38 and $49.84. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bolton, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.