Bolton to Merthyr Tydfil Train Tickets & Timetables

Bolton Train Station to Merthyr Tydfilby train on average takes 5 hrs 11 mins

Bolton Train Station to Merthyr Tydfil one way only

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Trains depart every 60 minutes
First train leaves Bolton Train Station at 05:54
Last train leaves Bolton Train Station at 17:54

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Bolton to Merthyr Tydfil train times

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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
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  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/Coffee Shop on platform 3/1 and Coffee Shop on concourse
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Newport Street stop at stand AA
  What3words - admits.yoga.amber
- 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
- Annotation
  If you've misplaced something while travelling on one of our trains or at any of our stations, please reach out to us, and we'll do our utmost to locate your belongings. You can report lost property by calling 0800 200 6060 or emailing us at [email protected].
  When you contact us, we kindly ask you to provide the following details:
  - A description of the lost item
  - The service during which you lost it (including the train's departure time, as well as your origin and destination stations)
  - If possible, please specify your location on the train (which carriage)
- Available
  
  Yes
- 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
  For guided wayfinding around this station, please download the Goodmaps app from the app store, alternatively click here: https://studio.prod.goodmaps.io/public-viewer?building=8450f873-bcc6-409a-a8d5-478f63659aa8®ion=UK&theme=light
  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

Merthyr Tydfil 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
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Train Operator: AW
  Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Yes
  
  Shops and refreshment facilities are located close to the station in Merthyr Town Centre.
- Toilets
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Merthyr Tydfil station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  There are Inpost Lockers available at this Station. Location: Next to the Ticket Office
- Rail replacement locations
  
  The rail replacement bus stop is at the station entrance.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Annotation
  
  To access the toilet, you'll need to press the assistance/ intercom button. This will notify a member of staff in the Control Centre to unlock the door for you. Once unlocked, the button will illuminate, allowing you to push it to open the door.
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Merthyr Tydfil station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333 211 202
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Transport for Wales
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
  
  Ticket office for advice only.
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/find-parking/locations/merthyr/merthyr-tydfil-station-merthyr
  
  03333211202
- Operator Name
  
  Transport for Wales
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  35
- Charges
  
  Free: Yes
  Note:
  For parking prices, visit Merthyr Tydfil Station - A P C O A
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  3
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  12
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  Six Sheffield stands under a shelter are located adjacent to the station entrance - if heading from the north.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03333 211202
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  Yes
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  
  Category B2.
  Step free access to the platform from the car park.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  No

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Trains from Bolton Train Stationto Merthyr TydfilFrom £59.80

Bolton Train Station to Merthyr Tydfilby train on average takes 5 hrs 11 mins

Bolton Train Station to Merthyr Tydfil one way only

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Bolton to Merthyr Tydfil train times

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