Bolton to Aberdare Train Tickets & Timetables

Bolton Train Station to Aberdareby train on average takes 5 hrs 21 mins

Bolton Train Station to Aberdare one way only

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Trains depart every 45 minutes
First train leaves Bolton Train Station at 05:54
Last train leaves Bolton Train Station at 17:54

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Bolton to Aberdare train times

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Lift

The lift to platforms 1 and 3 at Bolton station is being replaced. During this time, passengers alighting at these platforms who require step-free access are advised to travel to Salford Crescent to board a service that will return to Bolton on platforms 4 and 5 where there is step-free access.

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 about this project, please see here.

Bolton Train Station facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for Northern
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  2 waiting rooms between platforms 1 & 3, one waiting room between platforms 4 & 5
- Trolleys
  
  No
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Toilets on platforms 4, and 3 serving the whole station
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilets, platform 4 (for 4&5), platform 3 and platform1
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Baby change is available in all accessible toilets
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find Wi-Fi Hotspots around Bolton station
- Tourist Information
  
  No
  
  East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society is based here tel 0161 7647790. or online at east-lancs-rly.co.uk
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Newsagent
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Newport Street stop, at stand AA
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Toilets on platforms 4, and 3 serving the whole station
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilets, platform 4 (for 4&5), platform 3 and platform1
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find Wi-Fi Hotspots around Bolton station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  08002006060
- Open
  
  Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from information point
- Information Services Open
  
  Information available 0700 - 2300 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Name
  
  Parking is not available.
- Spaces
  
  0
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  0
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  109
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Platform 1,3,4 and 5
- Annotation
  
  04:00 - 00:00
- Type
  
  Stands
  Racks
  Lockers
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
  
  Yes
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Accepts Cash & Cards
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
  
  Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilets, platform 4 (for 4&5), platform 3 and platform1
- 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
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Newport Street
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Aberdare facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Train Operator: AW
  Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  No
- Station Buffet
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Aberdare station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  The rail link bus stop is located near the Sobell Leisure Centre.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Aberdare station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333 211 202
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Transport for Wales
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
  Yes - from help point
- Information Services Open
  
  Information available during ticket office opening times.
  Outside ticket office hours, please use the Help Point for information.
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333 211 202
- Operator Name
  
  Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  41
- Charges
  
  Free
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  7
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Accessible Car Park Equipment Note
  
  Car park is free of charge, however passengers must obtain a parking ticket when purchasing a travel ticket. This can be issued from the ticket machine in the car park or from the ticket office.
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  34
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  17 Sheffield stands providing parking for up to 34 bicycles are sited under the shelter in the station car park.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03333 211202
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  Yes
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  There are two accessible ticket machines. One is next to the ticket office at the top of the ramp. Another is near the car park. When purchasing your travel ticket, please obtain a parking ticket from this machine or from the ticket office.
  The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  
  Category A.
  Wheelchair users, mobility scooter users and customers with reduced mobility may find the steep ramps leading from Abernant Road to both platforms difficult to negotiate.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  No

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Trains from Bolton Train Stationto AberdareFrom £106.90

Bolton Train Station to Aberdareby train on average takes 5 hrs 21 mins

Bolton Train Station to Aberdare one way only

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