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 5 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
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in January
Estimated hotel price
$63
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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 48m 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 Turo, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 115 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 48m 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 Turo, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 115 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

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 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 4% cheaper 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 Leigh - Sports Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2002 reviews)
$93+
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Bolton Stadium Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1960 reviews)
$106+
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Ramada by Wyndham Chorley South
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1909 reviews)
$63+
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Holiday Inn Bolton Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1892 reviews)
$94+
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Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2120 reviews)
$128+
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Village Hotel Manchester Bury
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1887 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Bolton

Renting a car in Bolton costs $39 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations 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 Compact (GWM Ora Good Cat or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bolton costs $39 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations 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 Compact (GWM Ora Good Cat or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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