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 December
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in December
Estimated hotel price
$140
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 29h 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 17m and costs around $186 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $206 for a 3h 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

You can travel by bus to Bolton using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bolton takes 105 km and will cost you around $17. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 129 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 29h 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 17m and costs around $186 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $206 for a 3h 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

You can travel by bus to Bolton using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bolton takes 105 km and will cost you around $17. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 129 km. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Bolton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bolton

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,713 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bolton

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bolton, with prices from $19 to $2,048 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bolton are about 18% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton

Hiring a car in Bolton

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.52 and $48.69. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.52 and $48.69. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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