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, 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 27 km from Bolton. The shortest flight to Bolton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Bolton to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around $75 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $23 for a 2h 54m 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 U-Save and Turo, 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 113 km and will cost you around $10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 129 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 10h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Bolton to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around $75 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $23 for a 2h 54m 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 U-Save and Turo, 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 113 km and will cost you around $10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 129 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,491 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,991 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,977 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,132 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,026 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 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 Leigh - Sports Village By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2068 reviews)
$82+
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Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2181 reviews)
$104+
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Bolton Stadium Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2016 reviews)
$85+
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Ramada by Wyndham Chorley South
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1986 reviews)
$43+
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Holiday Inn Bolton Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1941 reviews)
$84+
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Village Hotel Manchester Bury
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1952 reviews)
$96+
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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 Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Hyundai i20 or similar) are, on average, 74% 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 Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Hyundai i20 or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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