Day trip from London to Bolton
Bolton lies 278 km (173 mi) north-west of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 278 km (173 mi) apart, Bolton is a realistic day trip from London: about 4 h 32 min each way by road.
| London | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 141,331 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | BL1–NE66 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Bolton
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Staying in Bolton
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Common questions
How far is Bolton from London?
278 km (173 mi) in a straight line, north-west of London; by road roughly 340 km (211 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Bolton by road?
About 4 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Bolton?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.