Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. We recommend you stay at least 4 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
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in January
Estimated hotel price
$66
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 17 miles from Bolton. The shortest flight to Bolton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to London takes 3h 10m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $68 for a 3h 53m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city center, Bolton Moses Gate is the busiest station in Bolton. Another popular train station is Bolton Bromley Cross, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 173 miles from Bolton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bolton takes 65 miles and will cost you around $20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 70 miles. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Bolton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 17 miles from Bolton. The shortest flight to Bolton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to London takes 3h 10m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $68 for a 3h 53m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city center, Bolton Moses Gate is the busiest station in Bolton. Another popular train station is Bolton Bromley Cross, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 173 miles from Bolton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bolton takes 65 miles and will cost you around $20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 70 miles. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Bolton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bolton

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,515 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,603 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton

Most booked hotels in Bolton

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Holiday Inn Express Wigan By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1590 reviews)
$53+
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Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2099 reviews)
$73+
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Bolton Stadium Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2052 reviews)
$88+
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Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2215 reviews)
$100+
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Holiday Inn Bolton Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1974 reviews)
$74+
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The Court House
3 stars
Good (7.8, 154 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Bolton

Expect to pay $6.85 per gallon in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.22 and $109.63. 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 Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.85 per gallon in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.22 and $109.63. 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 Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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