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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bolton to see all of its attractions.
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Bolton from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bolton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bolton to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about €16 for a 1h 40m 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 €8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 193 km. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Bolton
Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton
Hiring a car in Bolton
Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.77 and €27.70. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.