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, 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 the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Chester takes 0h 55m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bolton takes 113 km and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 193 km. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Bolton
Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton
Most booked hotels in Bolton
Renting a car in Bolton
Renting a car in Bolton costs $65 per day, on average, or $324 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.