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 November
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in November
Estimated hotel price
$80
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 10h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Liverpool takes 1h 05m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $49 for a 1h 50m 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bolton using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bolton takes 70 miles and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 150 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 10h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Liverpool takes 1h 05m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $49 for a 1h 50m 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Bolton using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bolton takes 70 miles and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 150 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 (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,802 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,757 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,241 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,229 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,341 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,525 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,693 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,738 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,176 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bolton

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bolton, with prices from $11 to $1,191 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bolton are about 13% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Bolton by neighborhood

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, 1629 reviews)
$68+
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Bay Horse by Good Night Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1492 reviews)
$75+
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Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2140 reviews)
$77+
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Bolton Stadium Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2079 reviews)
$94+
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Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2252 reviews)
$94+
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Holiday Inn Bolton Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1999 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Bolton

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. 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 (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41. 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 (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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