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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bolton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 17 miles from Bolton. The shortest flight to Bolton from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 45m.
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 AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about AED 81 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 AED 44. From Leeds, the ticket costs about AED 51 for a journey of 70 miles. Bolton’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.