We are aware of the ASLEF Union's plans for industrial action at CrossCountry on Thursday 7 December, and action short of a strike between Friday 1 to Saturday 9 December – more information

Please only travel if necessary on Sunday 3 December, services are expected to be extremely busy due to industrial action and engineering work affecting other train operators - more information

Westhoughton Train Station

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Westhoughton Train Station

Address

Westhoughton Station
Church Street
Westhoughton
Greater Manchester
BL5 3LE
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Station overview

A ticket machine is available. Ticket machine
A phone box is available. Phone box
 
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Destination
Platform
Facility Information
Ticket office information

Adjacent to the waiting shelter on the Bolton bound platform

Accepts cards only

Ticket office opening hours A ticket office is not available.
Self service ticket machines A ticket machine is available.
Collection of pre-purchased tickets Collection of pre-purchased tickets is available.
Service Information
British Transport Police 0800 40 50 40
CCTV CCTV systems are available.
Rail Replacement Service

Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Church St, near station entrance. (Outside newsagents for Wigan, station side for Bolton) 

Information Systems
  • Departure screens
Service Information
Westhoughton station customer services 08002006060
Left luggage Left luggage is not available.
Lost property Lost property is available at the station. Monday to Sunday: 07:00 to 22:00
Lost property contact details

URL: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Telephone: 08002006060

Facility Information
Lounge A first class lounge is not available.
Lounge opening hours A first class lounge is not available.
Facility Information
Seating area A seating area is available.
Waiting rooms Waiting rooms are not available.
Waiting room information no shelter only
Trolleys Trolleys are not available.
Refreshment facilities Refreshment facilities are not available.
Toilets Toilets are not available.
Baby changing Baby changing facilities are not available.
Pay phone Pay phones are available. Cards and coins
Public Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is not available.
Post box A Post box is not available.
Tourist information office A tourist information office is not available.
Cashpoint A cashpoint is not available.
Bureau de change A bureau de change is not available.
Shops Shops are not available.
Showers Showers are not available.
Facility Information
Helpline information A helpline is available.

Assistance is provided by the conductor at this station, please wait on the platform for the train to arrive.

We can also provide help when you travel, even if it has not been booked in advance. You can turn up at this station if it is accessible to you and request assistance onto a train from a member of staff directly, or by using a help point. Boarding ramps are carried on all of our trains.

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

Monday to Sunday: 24 Hours a Day
Helpline contact details 0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560

URL: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Customer help points available Customer help points are available.
Customer help points information

Platforms 1&2

Staff help
Staff help opening times
Accessible ticket machines Accessible ticket machines are available.
Accessible ticket office counter An accessible ticket office counter is not available.
Induction loop An induction loop is available.
Ramp for train access A ramp for train access is available.
Accessible taxis

You can pre arrange an accessible taxi by calling customer experience Tel: 08002006060

Accessible public pay phones

The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.

National key toilets National key toilets are not available.
Step free access coverage No
  • Category C Station

please note there are no tactile paving at this station - access to both platforms is via steep ramps only

To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here

Impaired mobility set down Impaired mobility set down Machine is not available.
Disabled parking

No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.

Wheelchairs Wheelchairs are not available.
Ticket gates Ticket gates are not present.
Council Managed Car Park
Operator Local Council
Opening times
  • Monday to Friday: 24 Hours a Day
  • Saturday: 24 Hours a Day
  • Sunday: 24 Hours a Day
Charges
  • Off peak: N/A
  • Per hour: N/A
  • Daily: N/A
  • Weekly: N/A
  • Monthly: N/A
  • Three monthly: N/A
  • Six monthly: N/A
  • Annual: N/A
Contact details
Bus services available Bus services are available.
Bus services information

Located on Church Street for buses to Wigan, Manchester, Bolton, Chorley and Leigh. Maximum distance 25 yards/23m. Busline 0871 200 2233

Cycle storage available Cycle storage is available.
Storage type Stands
Spaces 2
Sheltered No
CCTV Yes
Storage location Platform 2
Transport Information
Taxi rank available A taxi rank is available.
Taxi rank information

https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/tickets/cab4you

Airport available Airport information is not available.
Port available Port information is available.

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