Trains from Bolton Train Station
to Birmingham International
From £56.30
Bolton Train Station to Birmingham Internationalby train on average takes 2 hrs 34 mins
Bolton Train Station to Birmingham International one way only
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- Trains depart every 25 minutes
- First train leaves Bolton Train Station at 05:54
- Last train leaves Bolton Train Station at 21:21
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Bolton to Birmingham International train times
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Station Message
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.
Bolton Train Station facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard Topup
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Smartcard Validator
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car Park
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
yes and canopy
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Trolleys
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Station Buffet
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Toilets
A key is available from the Station Supervisor and at the News Stand upon request.
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Accessible toilets
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Tourist Information
East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society is based here tel 0161 7647790. or online at east-lancs-rly.co.uk
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Shops
Newsagent
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Rail replacement locations
Newport Street stop, at stand AA
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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Location
A key is available from the Station Supervisor and at the News Stand upon request.
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Accessible toilets
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Wifi
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Annotation
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Available
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost property
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffIf the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060
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Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help Points
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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NameParking is not available.
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Spaces0
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Car Park Equipment
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Cctv
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces109
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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Location
Platform 1,3,4 and 5
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Annotation
04:00 - 00:00
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TypeStands
Racks
Lockers
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help Available
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
Accepts Cash & Cards
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible toilets
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Step Free Access
- 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
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
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Wheelchairs Available
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Birmingham International facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard Validator
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Smartcard Comments
Validators on gates only. Ticket machines and booking office for pre purchased collection and only ticket machines for purchase
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
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Facilities
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Car Park
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First Class Lounge
Located
Up the stairs from the platforms, lift available
Tickets Accepted
Avanti West Coast Business, First Open or Advance First tickets. You can only enter the lounge on the travel date shown on your ticket.
Facilities
Dedicated business areas are fully equipped with desks, power points and screens with updated train information.
Refreshments
Tea, coffee, soft drinks.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available
Showers
No showers are available
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
Seating available on all platforms. Waiting rooms available on all platforms apart from Platform 1.
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Station Buffet
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Toilets
The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse. There is a Changing Places toilet on the station concourse, accessed using a RADAR key
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Accessible toilets
The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse. There is a Changing Places toilet on the station concourse, accessed using a RADAR key
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Post Box
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Atm Machine
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Shops
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Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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Location
The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse. There is a Changing Places toilet on the station concourse, accessed using a RADAR key
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Accessible toilets
The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse. There is a Changing Places toilet on the station concourse, accessed using a RADAR key
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Wifi
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Annotation
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Available
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost property
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Available
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
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Customer Help Points
Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.
Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/B40 1PA -
Operator NameAvanti West Coast
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces2124
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ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £132.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £9.50
Sunday: £9.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
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Number Accessible Spaces24
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Accessible Car Park Equipment
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Cctv
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces45
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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Location
18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
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Annotation
4 x hoops under NEC link by bus stands (2 x cycles per hoop = 8 spaces)
10 stands in shelter short stay car park
Cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station
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TypeCompounds
Stands
Racks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
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Staff Help Available
The Passenger Assistance meeting point is past the ticket gates on the concourse. Please talk to a member of staff either in person or via the help point. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:30 to 02:00
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
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Accessible toilets
The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse. There is a Changing Places toilet on the station concourse, accessed using a RADAR key
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Step Free Access
Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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First Class lounge
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Details
Located
Up the stairs from the platforms, lift available
Tickets Accepted
Avanti West Coast Business, First Open or Advance First tickets. You can only enter the lounge on the travel date shown on your ticket.
Facilities
Dedicated business areas are fully equipped with desks, power points and screens with updated train information.
Refreshments
Tea, coffee, soft drinks.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available
Showers
No showers are available
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