Bolton radio stations live
Bolton’s local radio, live: 4 stations with the music, news and voices of the city. Listen free on your phone or computer.
- Stations
- 4
- Genres
- 3
Bolton radio dial: FM and AM frequencies
The 27 licensed radio transmitters heard in Bolton (23 on FM and 4 on AM), from the CRTC station lists, including rebroadcasters of stations based elsewhere. Click a station to listen live.
| Frequency | Station | Format | Call sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88.6 MHz | BBC Radio 2 | Regional | Lancashire |
| 89.3 MHz | BBC Radio 2 | National | Yorkshire and Lancashire |
| 90.8 MHz | BBC Radio 3 | Regional | Lancashire |
| 91.5 MHz | BBC Radio 3 | National | Yorkshire and Lancashire |
| 92.4 MHz | BBC Radio Leeds | Regional | West Yorkshire |
| 93.0 MHz | BBC Radio 4 | Regional | Lancashire |
| 93.7 MHz | BBC Radio 4 | National | Yorkshire and Lancashire |
| 95.1 MHz | BBC Radio Manchester | Regional | Greater Manchester |
| 95.5 MHz | BBC Radio Lancashire | Local | Burnley |
| 96.5 MHz | Bolton FM | Local | Bolton |
| 97.4 MHz | Hits Radio | Regional | Preston and Blackpool |
| 97.7 MHz | Radio X | Local | Manchester |
| 98.2 MHz | BBC Radio 1 | Regional | Lancashire |
| 98.9 MHz | BBC Radio 1 | National | Yorkshire and Lancashire |
| 100.4 MHz | Smooth Radio | Regional | North West England |
| 101.1 MHz | Classic FM | National | West Yorkshire |
| 102.0 MHz | Capital | Local | Manchester |
| 103.0 MHz | Hits Radio | Regional | Manchester |
| 103.9 MHz | BBC Radio Lancashire | Local | Lancashire |
| 104.1 MHz | BBC Radio Sheffield | Regional | South Yorkshire |
| 105.4 MHz | Heart | Regional | North West England |
| 106.1 MHz | XS Manchester | Local | Manchester |
| 107.4 MHz | Greatest Hits Radio | Local | Bolton |
| 693 kHz | BBC Radio 5 live | National | Midlands |
| 909 kHz | BBC Radio 5 live | National | Northern England |
| 1053 kHz | Talk Sport | National | Worcestershire |
| 1089 kHz | Talk Sport | National | West Yorkshire |
Bolton radio at a glance
The numbers behind Bolton’s radio, updated as stations are checked.
- Stations
- 4 0.8% of all UK stations
- On air now
- 2 50% streaming right now
- Region
- North West 72 stations in the region
- Top genre
- Islam 2 stations
- Nation
- England 461 stations
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Top 4 radio stations in Bolton
The stations listeners in Bolton play most right now.
Genres of Bolton’s stations
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Radio in Bolton
The most popular stations in Bolton are Bolton FM, Salaam Masjid Bolton, Zakariyya Masjid Bolton and Bolton Sound FM. Bolton has 4 stations here, mostly islam, pop and religious.
Local radio that connects Bolton
Bolton’s stations bring you the traffic, weather, events and everyday life of the city. Listening online means hearing Bolton in real time, wherever you are — with clean streaming sound.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular station in Bolton?
The most popular station in Bolton is Bolton FM, followed by Salaam Masjid Bolton and Zakariyya Masjid Bolton.
How many radio stations does Bolton have?
4 stations of Bolton are on air here, and the list keeps growing.
How do I listen to Bolton radio?
Click any station from Bolton on this page to open it and press play. It plays live, free, in your browser.
Do I need to install an app?
No. Everything works in your browser, on computer and phone, with no downloads and no sign-up.
What kind of radio is popular in Bolton?
The formats with the most stations in Bolton are Islam (2), Pop (2) and Religious (2).
How many Bolton stations are on air right now?
2 of Bolton’s stations were streaming at our last check.