Bolton to Cardiff Central Train Tickets & Timetables

Bolton Train Station to Cardiff Centralby train on average takes 4 hrs 4 mins

Bolton Train Station to Cardiff Central one way only

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Trains depart every 37 minutes
First train leaves Bolton Train Station at 05:54
Last train leaves Bolton Train Station at 20:54

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Bolton to Cardiff Central 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

Station Message

Taxi Rank Changes during Autumn Internationals

The taxi rank located on Saunders Road will be closed during the Rugby Autumn Internationals, in line with road closures on the following dates / times:

Wales v Fiji (10 November) 09:00-17:40 Wales v Australia (17 November) 11:30-20:10 Wales v South Africa (23 November) 13:00-21:45

A temporary taxi rank will be located in the rear car park on Penarth Road:

Wales v Fiji (10 November) 09:00-15:00 Wales v Australia (17 November) 11:30-17:00 Wales v South Africa (23 November) 13:00-19:00

Cardiff Central 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
- Penalty Fares
  
  Train Operator: AW
  Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  
  Located on Platform 1
  All First Class tickets accepted.
  A comfortable modern lounge, with information screens, complimentary refreshments and a dedicated customer host ready to serve you.
  Wi-Fi is available.
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Cold drinks vending machine.
  Hot drinks vending machine.
  Food vending machine.
  Food outlet (Seating available).
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  At the Penarth Road entrance and also in the main concourse.
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located outside the main entrance.
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  There is a WHSmith located on the concourse.
- Rail replacement locations
  
  The rail replacement bus stop is at the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance).
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
Wifi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://tfwrail.wales/lost-property
  
  03333 211 202
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Transport for Wales
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: A P C O A
  Name: Penarth Road
  Spaces: 193
  Number Accessible Spaces: 8
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: No
  Website
  https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwr
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: A P C O A
  Name: Riverside
  Spaces: 110
  Number Accessible Spaces: 7
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  http://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwr
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Car Park 3
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: A P C O A
  Name: Brewery Car Park
  Spaces: 44
  Number Accessible Spaces: 0
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwr
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  156
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Cycle parking is available at a number of locations at Cardiff Central. Sheffield stands are provided at the east end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7. Sheffield stands are also located outside the southern entrance to the station. Wheelgrip stands and a shelter is located in the Riverside/Fish Jetty Car Park - adjacent to platform 0
- Annotation
  
  Sheltered stands are available on each platform.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03333 211202
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  Monday to Friday 04:00 to 01:00
  Saturday 04:00 to 00:30
  Sunday 07:00 to 00:30
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 04:00 to 01:00
  Sat 04:00 to 00:30
  Sun 07:00 to 00:30
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Ticket machines are located at the Penarth Road entrance and on the concourse.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Step Free Access
  
  Category A.
  Step free access is available to Platforms 0 to 8.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible gate available at each set of ticket gates
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  15 Spaces - (2 displayed bays on riverside car park). There are 20 minute bays in the Fish Jetty car park.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Details
  
  Located on Platform 1
  All First Class tickets accepted.
  A comfortable modern lounge, with information screens, complimentary refreshments and a dedicated customer host ready to serve you.
  Wi-Fi is available.

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Trains from Bolton Train Stationto Cardiff CentralFrom £101.20

Bolton Train Station to Cardiff Centralby train on average takes 4 hrs 4 mins

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