Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. 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
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in January
Estimated hotel price
$77
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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 for a 3h 05m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, 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 $12. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 80 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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $48 for a 3h 05m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, 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 $12. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 80 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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,699 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,034 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,845 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,081 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,605 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,363 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 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, 1617 reviews)
$58+
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Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2123 reviews)
$79+
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Bolton Stadium Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2069 reviews)
$86+
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Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2237 reviews)
$116+
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Holiday Inn Bolton Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1992 reviews)
$84+
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Village Hotel Manchester Bury
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1998 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Bolton

Renting a car in Bolton costs $12 per day, on average, or $50 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 208% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. 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, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bolton costs $12 per day, on average, or $50 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 208% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. 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, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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