Trains from Bolton Train Station
to Gatwick Airport
From £112.00
Bolton Train Station to Gatwick Airportby train on average takes 4 hrs 7 mins
Bolton Train Station to Gatwick Airport one way only
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Route info - Did you know!
- Trains depart every 22 minutes
- First train leaves Bolton Train Station at 05:23
- Last train leaves Bolton Train Station at 20:36
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Bolton to Gatwick Airport train times
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Station Message
From Monday 11 March 2024, the lift to platforms 4 and 5 at Bolton station is being replaced. During this time, passengers travelling from Bolton towards Preston, Blackpool and Cumbria will need to travel via Salford Crescent for step-free access. Passengers are advised to use the lift to platforms 1 and 3, to travel to Salford Crescent and use the step-free access there to head northbound.
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, please see here.
Bolton Train Station facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard Topup
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Smartcard Validator
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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 Park
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
yes and canopy
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Trolleys
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Station Buffet
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Toilets
A key is available from the Station Supervisor and at the News Stand upon request.
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Accessible toilets
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Tourist Information
East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society is based here tel 0161 7647790. or online at east-lancs-rly.co.uk
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Shops
Newsagent
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Rail replacement locations
Newport Street stop, at stand AA
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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Location
A key is available from the Station Supervisor and at the News Stand upon request.
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Accessible toilets
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Wifi
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Annotation
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Available
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost property
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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 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help Points
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Ticket gates
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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 Equipment
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Cctv
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces109
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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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 Available
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
Accepts Cash & Cards
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible toilets
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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 Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
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Wheelchairs Available
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Gatwick Airport facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Oystercard Topup
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Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine.
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard Validator
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Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Southern or Thameslink 'Key' smartcards, please visit their websites.
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Penalty Fares
Url: https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/on-board/penalty-faresSNTLGX
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Luggage
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Annotation
Available in the airport terminal. Visit the London Gatwick Airport website for more information.
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Contact Details
Available in the airport terminal. Visit the London Gatwick Airport website for more information.
Url: https://www.gatwickairport.com/premium-services/luggage-storage.html -
Available
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Facilities
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Car Park
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
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Trolleys
Luggage trolleys are available in the airport terminal. However, these are not available or allowed on the station platforms.
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Station Buffet
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Toilets
Platforms 1 and 2 and within the airport terminal.
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Accessible toilets
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Gatwick Express website.
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Post Box
Located in the Airport Terminal
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Atm Machine
Located outside the station as well as on concourse
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Bureau De Change
Available in the airport terminal.
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Shops
Available in the airport terminal.
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/763iUfPbBQb9TyeeS2Wza2/881e3d65df09a37dd2852ad3674d6135/2023-09_CI_GX_RRB_GTW_DR.pdf
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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Location
Platforms 1 and 2 and within the airport terminal.
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Accessible toilets
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost property
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Annotation
If you have lost something at our station or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below) or other operators services will call at Gatwick Airport. You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
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Contact Details0345 850 1530
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Available
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Operator NameGatwick Express Lost Property
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
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Customer Help Points
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Contact Detailshttps://www.gatwickairport.com/parking.html
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Operator NameGatwick Airport
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NameAirport Car Park
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Spaces0
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Spaces Note
Blue Badge parking spaces are available at Gatwick Airport.
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Accessible Car Park Equipment
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Cctv
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces0
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ShelteredNo
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Cctv
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Accessibility
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Helpline
For help with planning your journey or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on:
- Phone - 0800 138 1016
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help Available
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available at the times listed. On-train staff are also available to assist you on and off some services.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
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Accessible toilets
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Step Free Access
The assistance meeting point is at the assistance desk on the main concourse.
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
Assistance is available within the station, and from the station to the airport. More effective help can be given if you call 48 hours in advance. Please contact the Gatwick Express assisted travel team for further information.
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Wheelchairs Available
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