Bolton to Birchington-on-Sea Train Tickets & Timetables

Bolton Train Station to Birchington-on-Seaby train on average takes 5 hrs 8 mins

Bolton Train Station to Birchington-on-Sea 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 19:32

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Bolton to Birchington-on-Sea train times

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Station Message

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

Birchington-on-Sea facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Seasons, Single and Return tickets are now available digitally on The Key. To find out more or apply online, go to www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed Southeastern ticket offices.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for SE
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Heated waiting Room on the platform only available when staff are present
- Station Buffet
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Birchington-on-sea station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  At local bus stop on Sandle's Road near the station entrance. (what 3 words: ends.dull.wealth)
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0345 322 7021
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Southeastern Customer Services
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Information Services Open
  
  Train running Information and advice on how to get assistance available through the Help Point.
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  On platform
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
  
  Email Address: [email protected]
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0330 333 9232
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA Parking
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  28
- Charges
  
  Off-peak: £3.80
  Daily: £4.20
  Weekly: £17.60
  Monthly: £60.00
  Three Monthly: £179.60
  Six Monthly: £361.00
  Annual: £645.00
  Saturday: £3.20
  Sunday: £3.50
  Note:
  From 1st June - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £1.50
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  2
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  10
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
- Annotation
  
  You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 05:45 to 12:25
  Sat 06:45 to 13:25
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Station forecourt
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Nearest stations with more facilities
  
  Margate
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  
  Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via main entrance or side entrance ramp. Step free access to platform 2 for services towards Margate via side entrance path from Lyell Road. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 250 metres. Stepped interchange within station via footbridge.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes

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Trains from Bolton Train Stationto Birchington-on-SeaFrom £71.50

Bolton Train Station to Birchington-on-Seaby train on average takes 5 hrs 8 mins

Bolton Train Station to Birchington-on-Sea one way only

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