Trains from Bolton Train Station
to University (Birmingham)
From £27.40
Bolton Train Station to University (Birmingham)by train on average takes 2 hrs 36 mins
Bolton Train Station to University (Birmingham) one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £27.40
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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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 University (Birmingham) 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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University (Birmingham) 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 IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LM
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
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Station BuffetNo
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Toilets
The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The National key toilets are only available during Booking Office opening hours for passengers who do not possess a RADAR key: Monday - Friday 07:00-20:00, Saturday 08:00-19:00 and Sunday 10:00-16:00.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement vehicles will operate from the public service bus stops on New Fosse Way (outside the front of the station towards the university and hospital).
Please check your destination before boarding.
Please click here for walking directions from the station to the rail replacement bus stop.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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AvailableNo
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
On both platforms
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces20
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ShelteredYes
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CctvNo
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Location
Station is adjacent to public bike parking
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Annotation
Station is adjacent to public bike parking
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 0248998
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help Available
This station is staffed part time. This means that during 'staff help available opening times' your assistance will be provided by station staff. Any other time, our on-train Conductors will provide your assistance onto the train.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 07:00 to 20:00
Sat 08:00 to 19:00
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the Booking Hall.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
staff will come out
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are not available
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Accessible Public Telephones
Public telephones are not accessible
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
This station has been classified as a step-free access category A station. This means that this station has step-free access to all platforms. More information on the step-free classification system can be found at https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
The assistance meeting point is at the ticket office during 'staff help available opening times' When station staff aren't available, the assistance meeting point is on the platform where your service is due to depart. Our on-board conductors will help you onto the train, so please make sure you attract their attention as the train comes to a stop on the platform.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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