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

Bolton travel guide

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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, Cross Guns (390 Blackburn Road) and The Cherry Tree (Chorley Road Blackrod) are great picks.

When to visit Bolton

Bolton in January
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in January
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 35h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Carlisle takes 2h 08m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $150 for a 3h 10m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bolton takes 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 185 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 35h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Carlisle takes 2h 08m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $150 for a 3h 10m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bolton takes 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 185 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,656 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,955 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,834 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,856 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (813 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bolton

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bolton, with prices from $18 to $1,990 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bolton are about 4% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton

Hiring a car in Bolton

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.30 and $48.40. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.30 and $48.40. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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