Bolton

Address

Bolton station
Trinity Street
Bolton
BL2 1BE

Ticket office

Mon:	6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Tue:	6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Wed:	6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thu:	6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Fri:	6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sat:	6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sun:	8:15 AM to 7:30 PM

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Station details

The toilets on platforms 4 and 5 are out of order at Bolton station.
From Monday 11 March 2024, the lift to platforms 4 and 5 at Bolton station is being replaced. During this time, passengers travelling from Bolton towards Preston, Blackpool and Cumbria will need to travel via Salford Crescent for step-free access. Passengers are advised to use the lift to platforms 1 and 3, to travel to Salford Crescent and use the step-free access there to head northbound.
Passengers who need step-free access are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and where possible, book assisted travel in advance with their train operator. Extra staff will be at the station to help passengers safely use the stairs.
For assistance, please speak to a member of station staff or contact Passenger Assist on 0800 138 5560. For more information, please see here.

General information

Station Operator: NT
Station Code: BON

Staffing Level: Full Time
CCTV: Yes

Ticket buying & collection

Oyster Pre Pay	No
Oyster Validator	No
Smartcard Issued	Yes
Smartcard Validator	No

Penalty Fares: Applicable Operators: Southeastern
Oyster Topup	No
Prepurchase Collection	Yes
Smartcard Topup	Yes
Ticket Machine	Yes
Ticket Office Note: Concourse

Passenger services

Phone number: 08002006060 Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost Property Contact Available	No
Ticket Gate	Yes
Customer Services: 08002006060

Customer Help Points	No

Station facilities

Atm Machine	No
Baby Change	No
Seated Area	Yes
Passenger Information Systems	Yes
Passenger Information Systems Note: Departure Screens, Announcements,

Shops	Yes
Shops Note: Newsagent
Station Buffet	Yes
Telephones	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Toilets Note: A key is available from the Station Supervisor and at the News Stand upon request.
Waiting Room	No
Waiting Room Note: yes and canopy

Car parking

Car parking	Yes

Name: Parking is not available.
Operator:
Spaces: 0
Car Parking Contact Available: No
Phone number:
Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No

Cycling

Cycle Storage Availability	Yes
Sheltered: Yes Spaces: 109 Type: Stands,Racks,Lockers Location: Platform 1,3,4 and 5 Note: 04:00 - 00:00

Cycle Storage Availability

Sheltered: Yes
Spaces: 109
Type: Stands,Racks,Lockers
Location:

Platform 1,3,4 and 5

Note:

04:00 - 00:00

Cycle Storage CCTV	Yes

Other transport

Location for Rail Replacement Services	Yes
Location For Rail Replacement Service Note: Newport Street stop, at stand AA
Taxi Rank	Yes
Taxi Rank Note: https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/tickets/cab4you

Bus Service	Yes
Bus Service Note: Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here

Accessibility

Accessible Booking Office Counter	No
Accessible Booking Office Counter Note: Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
Induction Loop	Yes
Accessible Public Telephones	No
Accessible Toilets	Yes
Wheelchairs Available	Yes
Ramp For Train Access	Yes
Step Free Access	Yes
Step Free Access Note: Category A Station this station is scooter friendly, a scooter permit is required for travel, Level access through the ticket barriers to an overpass and via lifts to all platforms. Lifts available from first to last trains To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here

Accessible Taxis	No
Accessible Ticket Machines	Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines Note: Accepts Cash & Cards
Impaired Mobility Set Down	No
Impaired Mobility Set Down Note: No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
Helpline Contact	Yes
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
Helpline Opening Hours	Yes
Mon - Sun: 24 Hours
Staff Help Available	Yes
Assisted Travel: We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

Live departures & arrivals for Bolton

Departures

Arrivals

Live departures for Bolton
Due	Destination	Platform	Expected	Usual Seat AvailabilityUsual seat availability	further details
15:32	Southport Platform 5	5	15:37 5 mins late	n/a	See details on departure to Southport
15:35	Blackburn Platform 1	1	15:37 2 mins late	n/a	See details on departure to Blackburn
15:36	Manchester Piccadilly Platform 3	3	16:10 34 mins late	n/a	See details on departure to Manchester Piccadilly
15:48	Southport Platform 5	5	On time	n/a	See details on departure to Southport
15:49	Rochdale Platform 1	1	On time	n/a	See details on departure to Rochdale
15:53	Blackpool North Platform 4	4	On time	n/a	See details on departure to Blackpool North
15:54	Manchester Airport Platform 3	3	On time	n/a	See details on departure to Manchester Airport
15:58	Manchester Oxford Road Platform 3	3	On time	n/a	See details on departure to Manchester Oxford Road
16:04	Clitheroe Platform 1	1	On time	n/a	See details on departure to Clitheroe
16:08	Barrow-in-Furness Platform 4	4	On time	n/a	See details on departure to Barrow-in-Furness

Live arrivals at Bolton
Due	Destination	Platform	Expected	Usual Seat AvailabilityUsual seat availability	further details
15:32	Stalybridge Platform 5	5	15:35 3 mins late	n/a	See details on departure to Stalybridge
15:34	Barrow-in-Furness Platform 3	3	16:09 35 mins late	n/a	See details on departure to Barrow-in-Furness
15:35	Rochdale Platform 1	1	15:36 1 min late	n/a	See details on departure to Rochdale
15:47	Manchester Oxford Road Platform 5	5	On time	n/a	See details on departure to Manchester Oxford Road
15:47	Blackburn Platform 1	1	On time	n/a	See details on departure to Blackburn
15:52	Manchester Airport Platform 4	4	On time	n/a	See details on departure to Manchester Airport
15:53	Blackpool North Platform 3	3	On time	n/a	See details on departure to Blackpool North
15:57	Southport Platform 3	3	On time	n/a	See details on departure to Southport
16:02	Rochdale Platform 1	1	On time	n/a	See details on departure to Rochdale
16:06	Glasgow Central Platform 3	3	On time	n/a	See details on departure to Glasgow Central

Many seats available
Plenty of seats available
Some seats available
Only a few seats available
Standing room only
n/a

Data unavailable

Usual seat availability is based on information we hold for the last 7 days. Availability is stated for many, but not all, trains operated by Southeastern. We're working hard to expand this information for all our services.
To feedback on this pilot, email seats@southeasternrailway.co.uk

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