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Train companies affected:South Western Railway
Walkden (WKD)
Walkden station, Walkden Road, Walkden, Greater Manchester, M28 3DY
Station Information
Ticket Office
Opening Hours
- Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 06:10 - 12:40
- Opening Hours Saturday: 07:10 - 13:40
- Opening Hours Sunday: No
Location
Opposite the ticket office
Accepts cards only
Ticket Machines
Yes
Collection of pre-purchased tickets
- Pick up tickets at Ticket Machine
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
Height adjusted ticket office counter
No
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
Induction loop
Yes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this station
Yes
Smartcard tickets
- Load smartcard at Ticket Machine
Smartcard validators
No
Smartcard notes
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
Information Available From Staff
If the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060
Customer Information Screens
- Departure Screens
Staff Help Available
- Staff Help Available Monday to Friday: 06:10 - 13:10
- Staff Help Available Saturday: 06:10 - 13:10
Customer Help Points
Yes
Centre Platform
Customer Services Notes
08002006060
Luggage Storage
No
Lost Property
- Lost Property Monday to Sunday: 07:00 - 22:00
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
CCTV at the Station
Yes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access
This station does not have step-free access to any platform.
Category C Station
Services towards Manchester: From Walkden Road, up 14 steps into the ticket office and then up 28 steps onto the platform. Trains to Manchester leave on the left. Services Towards Wigan leave on the right.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
Ticket barriers and gates
No
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
Height adjusted ticket office counter
No
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
Induction loop
Yes
Ramp for train access
No
Accessible Toilets
No
Waiting rooms
No
no shelter only
Seating area
Yes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis here
Yes
You can pre arrange an accessible taxi by calling customer experience Tel: 08002006060
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point
No
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
Accessible spaces
8 spaces
There is also 2 EV parking spaces at this station
Staff Help
Staff help available
- Staff help available Monday to Friday: 06:10 - 13:10
- Staff help available Saturday: 06:10 - 13:10
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point
Yes
Centre Platform
Helpline
- Helpline Monday to Sunday: Yes
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.
Toilets
No
Accessible Toilets
No
Baby Changing
No
Waiting Rooms
No
no shelter only
Seating Area
Yes
Spaces
104 spaces
Accessible spaces
8 spaces
There is also 2 EV parking spaces at this station
Impaired mobility set down/pick up points available
No
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
Refreshment Facilities
No
Pay Phones
Yes
Bicycle Storage
Spaces
32 spaces
There is an additional 8 unsecured parking places outside of the cycle hub
Type of Storage
Compounds
CCTV
No
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information
Not available at this station.
More Information
Transport Links
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station on Walkden Rd under the bridge. (Both Directions)
Located on Walkden Road and Memorial Road for buses to Bolton, Manchester, Eccles and Trafford Park. Adjacent to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Not available at this station.
