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About Bolton (BON) Train Station

Station managed by: Northern

Bolton station
Trinity Street
Bolton
Lancashire
BL2 1BE

Bolton Station can be found on Trinity Street in Bolton as shown on the map, and is operated by Northern.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Bolton Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Bolton Station

Welcome to Bolton Train Station: Your Gateway to the Greater Manchester Area

Nestled in the heart of the vibrant town of Bolton, the train station offers more than just a convenient spot for catching your next train. Whether you're embarking on a quick commute to Manchester, planning a relaxing weekend at the coast, or venturing further afield, Bolton train station serves as a vital link in your journey. Here, we delve into what makes this station a cornerstone of local and regional travel, boasting an array of facilities, seamless connections, and exciting destinations easily accessible by rail.

Facilities and Amenities

Bolton train station is well-equipped to cater to any traveler's needs. With a ticket office operating from 06:00 to 21:00 on weekdays and slightly reduced hours on Sundays, obtaining and collecting tickets is straightforward. Numerous ticket machines are available for those who prefer a swift, automated service, and these cater to both cash and card transactions. The station champions accessibility, ensuring step-free access throughout the premises, including lifts to all platforms, which makes it a Category A station.

For those needing assistance, Bolton station offers staff-support options, although customer help points are absent. Amenities at the station include clean, accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, and cozy waiting rooms—between platforms for your comfort while awaiting departure. CCTV ensures a safe environment as you explore the variety of refreshment facilities and the newsagent available on-site.

Transport Connections and Options for Onward Travel

Getting from Bolton Station to your onward destination is as easy as pie. Newport Street is home to a coordinated rail replacement service, while a robust bus network connects you to bustling locales throughout Greater Manchester. The bus services are supported by printable information available here to aid in planning. Bicycle enthusiasts will be thrilled to hear of the bicycle hire options detailed at cycling.tfgm.com, offering a green alternative for exploring the local area.

Popular Destinations

Connecting to an impressive array of destinations, Bolton train station can be your first stop en route to fascinating places. Whether you're heading to the bustling streets of Manchester, just a short journey away with options such as Manchester Victoria, Manchester Oxford Road, or Manchester Piccadilly, or venturing to the scenic coasts of Blackpool North, the station serves as a convenient hub. Commuters find regular routes to places like Manchester Airport and Preston, while weekend travelers enjoy connections to dramatic landscapes like Lancaster and the vibrant nightlife of Liverpool Lime Street.

Join Us on a Journey from Bolton Train Station

As you plan your next trip, consider all the benefits Bolton train station has to offer. Not just a starting point for adventures across the UK, it’s the beginning of a journey thoughtfully served by comprehensive facilities ensuring ease, safety, and accessibility. Ready to hit the rails? Opt for convenience and efficiency by choosing to travel with Bolton Station, where your journey begins in comfort and ends with memories.

Bolton Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday:06:00 to 21:00
Sunday:08:15 to 19:30
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes

Accepts Cash & Cards

Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationYes
Smartcard validatorsYes
Information available from staff

Yes - from information point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Customer help pointsNo
Customer services notes

08002006060

Luggage storageNo
Lost property
Monday to Sunday:07:00 to 22:00

None

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available throughout the whole station.

  • 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

Ticket barriers and gatesYes
Accessible ticket machinesYes

Accepts Cash & Cards

Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsYes

3

Waiting rooms

2 waiting rooms between platforms 1 & 3, one waiting room between platforms 4 & 5

Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableYes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointYes

Designated set down area to the side of the station on Newport Street

Accessible spacesNone
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointNo
Helpline

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.

ToiletsYes

Toilets on platforms 4, and 3 serving the whole station

Accessible ToiletsYes

3

Baby ChangingYes

Baby change is available in all accessible toilets

Waiting rooms

2 waiting rooms between platforms 1 & 3, one waiting room between platforms 4 & 5

Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Parking is not available.
OperatorNone
Car Parking Availability
Spaces0
Accessible spaces0
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Car park CCTVNo
Parking chargesFree car parking available
Refreshment FacilitiesAvailable
ATM MachineNo
ShopsAvailable

Newsagent

Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiAvailable

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Bicycle Storage
Spaces109

04:00 - 00:00

Platform 1,3,4 and 5

Type of StorageStands, Racks, Lockers,
ShelteredYes
CCTVYes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information

Available

 http://cycling.tfgm.com/

Transport Links to and from Bolton Station

All you need to know about Bolton's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

Newport Street stop, at stand AA

Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here

GMPTE 0161 228 7811

Live Departures and arrivals from Bolton Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Bolton station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.