Trains from Bolton Train Station
to Shotton
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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
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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.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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Shotton facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
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
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the ticket vending machine.
To get a TFW Smartcard, visit our website: www.tfw.wales
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
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Facilities
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Car Park
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
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Station Buffet
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Toilets
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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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Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is a local bus/coach stop near the Riverside URC Church.
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CCTV
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Toilets
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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 LevelPart time
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Lost property
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 -
Available
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
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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 Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/01352 752121CH5 1DL -
Operator NameFlintshire County Council
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces29
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ChargesDaily: £1.50
Note:Further information on this car park is available on Flintshire County Council's website section on parking Car parks (flintshire.gov.uk)
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Number Accessible Spaces3
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Accessible Car Park Equipment
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Cctv
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces20
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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Location
10 Sheffield stands providing 20 cycle parking spaces under shelter are located adjacent to the westbound platform on the Chester to Holyhead line.
2 lockers, provided by Flintshire County Council, are situated in the car park and adjacent to the ramp leading you to the Bidston bound platform on the Borderlands line.
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Annotation
10 stands providing a total of 20 spaces are located under a shelter, and adjacent to the westbound platform on the Chester to Holyhead line (formerly known as Shotton Low Level)
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TypeStands
Lockers
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03333 211202
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help Available
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
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Nearest stations with more facilitiesFlintHawarden Bridge
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Accessible toilets
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Step Free Access
Category B3.
Shotton station is split into two levels. Shotton and Shotton High Level.
At Shotton (Platforms 1 and 2):
No wheelchair access to Platform 1 (to Chester).
Access to Platform 2 (to Holyhead) is via the small car park at the end of Alexandra Street.
Customers are advised to travel to Flint and change trains.
The nearest fully accessible station to Shotton is Flint.
Shotton High Level (Platforms 3 and 4):
No wheelchair access between platforms. Steep paths to platforms via Chester Road West and under bridge.
The nearest fully accessible station to Shotton High Level is Hawarden Bridge.
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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