Bolton to Solihull Train Tickets & Timetables

Bolton Train Station to Solihullby train on average takes 2 hrs 58 mins

Bolton Train Station to Solihull one way only

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Trains depart every 25 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 Solihull 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

Solihull 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
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Chiltern Railways Smartcards can be obtained from www.chilternrailways.co.uk/smart
- Penalty Fares
  
  Train Operator: CH
  Url: https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/customer-service/penalty-fares
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Between Platforms 1 & 2.
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Between platforms 1 and 2
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  Outside the station
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located within a retail outlet on the station
- Shops
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement bus services depart from the front of the station on Station Approach Road.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Between platforms 1 and 2
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Wifi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Available
  
  Yes
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  On both platforms
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  With effect from 1 July 2024, this car park is managed by Excel Parking Services on behalf of Transport for West Midlands. Please see signs in the car park for details on how to pay to park in this car park.
  
  Url: https://connectcashlessparking.com/
  
  0345 434 8008
  
  B91 1LE
- Operator Name
  
  Excel Parking on behalf of Transport for West Midlands
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  446
- Charges
  Off-peak: £3.50
  Daily: £6.00
  Weekly: £22.50
  Saturday: £3.50
  Sunday: £3.50
  Note:
  As of 1 July 2024, this car park is managed by Excel Parking Services on behalf of Transport for West Midlands. As a result, you can no longer pay for parking at the Ticket Office or Chiltern Railways T V Ms.
  Payment options:
  - Cash, credit/debit card or Swift pay as you go at the pay stations within the car park
  - The Swift Parking app for Android and i O S
  - The Connect Cashless Parking app for Android and i O S ( Location Code: 5454)
  - Pay by Phone on 0345 434 8008* ( Location Code: 5454)
  - Connect Cashless Parking.com ( Location Code: 5454)
  * Calls to 0345 numbers are charged at the same rate as those to geographic (01 and 02) numbers.
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  8
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders in this car park, which is is managed by Excel Parking Services on behalf of Transport for West Midlands.
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  30
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  on platform 1
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03456 005 165
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Passenger Assistance Meeting Point is in the booking office.
  If you are travelling before or after the station Booking office is staffed, please proceed to the platform and our Train Manager will assist you to board or alight the service.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 05:35 to 00:00
  Sat 06:15 to 00:00
  Sun 09:10 to 23:50
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  
  Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  In short-stay car park.

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Trains from Bolton Train Stationto SolihullFrom £27.40

Bolton Train Station to Solihullby train on average takes 2 hrs 58 mins

Bolton Train Station to Solihull one way only

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