Bolton to Chelmsford Train Tickets & Timetables

Bolton Train Station to Chelmsfordby train on average takes 4 hrs 14 mins

Bolton Train Station to Chelmsford one way only

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Trains depart every 22 minutes
First train leaves Bolton Train Station at 05:23
Last train leaves Bolton Train Station at 20:32

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Bolton to Chelmsford 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

Chelmsford 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
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for LE
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  The waiting rooms are located in the station buildings and can be accessed from Platform 1 (for trains towards London), and Platform 2 (for trains towards Colchester and Ipswich).
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Coffee Link
  Costa Coffee
  Puccino's Deli
  Ume Garden's Sushi & Bento
  Self-service vending machines providing cold drinks and snacks
  Free water refill point located inside the the ticket barriers on the station concourse
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  There are male and female toilets located in the station buildings on Platform 1 (for trains towards London) and also on Platform 2 (for trains towards Colchester and Ipswich). An accessible toilet is available for radar key holders and is located on the ground floor, near the lifts. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
  Monday - Friday 05:00 - 23:00Saturday 05:00 - 23:00Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Chelmsford station
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Shops
  Yes
  - WHSmith
  - Photo-Me digital passport photos
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stops on Victoria Road, by the station entrance.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  There are male and female toilets located in the station buildings on Platform 1 (for trains towards London) and also on Platform 2 (for trains towards Colchester and Ipswich). An accessible toilet is available for radar key holders and is located on the ground floor, near the lifts. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
  Monday - Friday 05:00 - 23:00Saturday 05:00 - 23:00Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Chelmsford station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Information Services Open
  
  Information is available from the ticket office during scheduled opening hours, or from platform dispatch staff during the hours shown above.
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Assistance meeting point is the customer information office on the relevant platform.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
  Name: Station Car Park
  Spaces: 137
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 5
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: No
  Website
  https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/chelmsford-station-g-anglia/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Off-peak: £6.00
  Daily: £8.00
  Weekly: £39.00
  Monthly: £172.00
  Three Monthly: £491.00
  Annual: £1,719.00
  Saturday: £6.00
  Sunday: £6.00
  Note:
  £12.00 Weekend fare (from 1000 Friday - 0400 Monday)
  £56.00 Flexi ticket
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
  Name: Premium Bay
  Spaces: 7
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 0
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: No
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Opening Times
  Sat,Sun 24h
  Charges
  Annual: £2,048.00
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  960
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  There is a dedicated Cycle Point with free cycle parking, secure cycle parking, and premium cycle parking located in Park Road, opposite the station.
- Type
  
  Compounds
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 028 28 78
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  Assistance is provided by station staff during the hours of train service operation. Booking is recommended.
  What assistance is available for customers using this station?
  - Board and alight
  - Ramp assistance
  - Luggage (on and off train only)
  - Ticket sale on board
  How can Turn Up And Go (TUAG) assistance be requested by customers using this station?
  - By speaking with a member of station staff
  - By calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)
  - By selecting the help button on one of the ticket machines at this station
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Step Free Access
  
  This station has step free access to both platforms via lifts.
  This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
  Assistance meeting point is the customer information office on the relevant platform.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Chelmsford station has Secure Station Acreditation
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Bolton Train Stationto ChelmsfordFrom £67.00

Bolton Train Station to Chelmsfordby train on average takes 4 hrs 14 mins

Bolton Train Station to Chelmsford one way only

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Bolton to Chelmsford train times

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