Trains from Bolton Train Station
to Rainhill
From £16.00
Bolton Train Station to Rainhillby train on average takes 1 hrs 0 mins
Bolton Train Station to Rainhill one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £16.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 33 minutes
- First train leaves Bolton Train Station at 06:36
- Last train leaves Bolton Train Station at 22:25
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Bolton to Rainhill train times
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Station Message
LiftThe 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
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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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 ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
2 waiting rooms between platforms 1 & 3, one waiting room between platforms 4 & 5
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TrolleysNo
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
Toilets on platforms 4, and 3 serving the whole station
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets, platform 4 (for 4&5), platform 3 and platform1
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Baby ChangeYes
Baby change is available in all accessible toilets
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Tourist InformationNo
East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society is based here tel 0161 7647790. or online at east-lancs-rly.co.uk
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ShopsYes
Newsagent
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Rail replacement locations
Newport Street stop, at stand AA
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Toilets on platforms 4, and 3 serving the whole station
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets, platform 4 (for 4&5), platform 3 and platform1
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Wifi
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Annotation
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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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 StaffYes - from information point
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Information Services Open
Information available 0700 - 2300 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesYes
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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 EquipmentNo
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces109
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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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 AvailableYes
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accepts Cash & Cards
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets, platform 4 (for 4&5), platform 3 and platform1
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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 GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Newport Street
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Rainhill facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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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 ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
yes and shelter Mcr side
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station entrance.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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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 from Help Point 24/7.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Platforms 1&2
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Spaces0
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ChargesFree
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Number Accessible Spaces2
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Accessible Spaces Note
2 Accessible spaces only - no general parking provision
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces10
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Platfrom 2
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Annotation
10 hoops
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TypeStands
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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 opening hoursMon-Sat 06:00 to 23:50
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Nearest stations with more facilitiesSt Helens JunctionWhiston
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category B Station
Level access to both platforms. However, passengers requiring step-free access to platform 2 should allow up to 20 minutes before train departure to allow ticket purchase from ticket office or TVM on platform 1. Alternatively tickets can be purchased online at www.northernrailway.co.uk
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available. There are now two designated Blue Badge holder parking spaces provided.
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