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
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
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 25h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $82 for a 3h 05m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bolton takes 185 km and will cost you around $31. From London, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 241 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 25h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around $84 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $82 for a 3h 05m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Bolton takes 185 km and will cost you around $31. From London, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 241 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 (1,424 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,598 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,545 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,069 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,056 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,428 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,316 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,076 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton

Hiring a car in Bolton

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.22 and $49.63. 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 Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.22 and $49.63. 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 Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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