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
₹ 5737
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5737
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 13h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around ₹ 2,253 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 1,418 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city centre, Bolton Moses Gate is the busiest station in Bolton. Another popular train station is Bolton Bromley Cross, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 173 miles from Bolton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bolton takes 45 miles and will cost you around ₹ 334. From Leeds, the ticket costs about ₹ 834 for a journey of 80 miles. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 13h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around ₹ 2,253 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 1,418 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city centre, Bolton Moses Gate is the busiest station in Bolton. Another popular train station is Bolton Bromley Cross, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 173 miles from Bolton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bolton takes 45 miles and will cost you around ₹ 334. From Leeds, the ticket costs about ₹ 834 for a journey of 80 miles. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Bolton

Airlines serving Bolton

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Show more

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)
₹ 5,508+
Holiday Inn Express Wigan
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,329+
Bolton Stadium Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,528+
Holiday Inn Bolton Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,658+
Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,761+
Bay Horse by Good Night Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,009+

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 ₹ 1,862 and ₹ 2,483. 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 ₹ 1,862 and ₹ 2,483. 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.