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 27 km from Bolton. The shortest flight to Bolton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Leeds takes 1h 19m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $26 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 3.1 km from the city center, Bolton Moses Gate is the busiest station in Bolton. Another popular train station is Bolton Bromley Cross, located 4 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 279 km 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 Liverpool, the bus ride to Bolton takes 148 km and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 217 km. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city center.

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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Leeds takes 1h 19m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $26 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 3.1 km from the city center, Bolton Moses Gate is the busiest station in Bolton. Another popular train station is Bolton Bromley Cross, located 4 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 279 km 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 Liverpool, the bus ride to Bolton takes 148 km and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 217 km. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city center.

Airports near Bolton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bolton

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,779 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,724 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,178 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,212 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,868 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,267 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,701 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,391 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,136 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, 1629 reviews)
$74+
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Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2140 reviews)
$79+
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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, 2251 reviews)
$97+
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Holiday Inn Bolton Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2001 reviews)
$86+
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Village Hotel Manchester Bury
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2018 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Bolton

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bolton, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bolton, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

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