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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bolton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Bolton
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cherry Tree (Chorley Road Blackrod) and Cross Guns (390 Blackburn Road) are great picks.
When to visit Bolton
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Leeds takes 1h 06m and costs around C$ 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 55 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 3.1 km from the city centre, Bolton Moses Gate is the busiest station in Bolton. Another popular train station is Bolton Bromley Cross, located 4 km from the centre.
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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolton, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bolton takes 108 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 16 for a journey of 209 km. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the downtown.
Airlines serving Bolton
Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton
Most booked hotels in Bolton
Renting a car in Bolton
Expect to pay C$ 2.54 per litre in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.38 and C$ 40.50. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.