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 2 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

Bolton in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5740
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5740
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 India departs from Chennai and takes around 14h 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 00m and costs around ₹ 2,004 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bradford, expect to pay about ₹ 1,419 for a 1h 24m 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 hire 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, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bolton takes 113 km and will cost you around ₹ 668. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,085 for a journey of 193 km. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

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 India departs from Chennai and takes around 14h 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 00m and costs around ₹ 2,004 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bradford, expect to pay about ₹ 1,419 for a 1h 24m 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 hire 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, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Bolton takes 113 km and will cost you around ₹ 668. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,085 for a journey of 193 km. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Bolton

Airlines serving Bolton

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton

Most booked hotels in Bolton

Red Lion, Wigan by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,510+
Holiday Inn Express Wigan
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,423+
Bolton Stadium Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,557+
Holiday Inn Bolton Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,647+
Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,016+
Bay Horse by Good Night Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,013+

Hiring a car in Bolton

Expect to pay ₹ 155 per litre in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Compact (Peugeot 308 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 per litre in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Compact (Peugeot 308 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.