Westhoughton (WHG)
Westhoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LE
Station Information
Ticket Office
Opening Hours
No
Location
Adjacent to the waiting shelter on the Bolton bound platform
Accepts cards only
Ticket Machines
Yes
Collection of pre-purchased tickets
- Pick up tickets at Ticket Machine
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
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
No
Customer Help Points
Yes
Platforms 1&2
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
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
Ticket barriers and gates
No
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
Induction loop
Yes
Ramp for train access
Yes
Accessible Toilets
No
Waiting rooms
No
no shelter only
Seating area
Yes
Accessible public telephones
Yes
The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
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
2 spaces
Accessible car park equipment
Yes
Staff Help
Staff help available
No
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point
Yes
Platforms 1&2
Helpline
- Helpline Monday to Sunday: Yes
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.
Toilets
No
Accessible Toilets
No
Baby Changing
No
Waiting Rooms
No
no shelter only
Seating Area
Yes
Car Parking Availability
- Car Parking Availability Monday to Friday: Yes
- Car Parking Availability Saturday: Yes
- Car Parking Availability Sunday: Yes
Accessible spaces
2 spaces
Accessible car park equipment
Yes
Impaired mobility set down/pick up points available
No
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
Car park CCTV
No
Refreshment Facilities
No
Pay Phones
Yes
Accessible Public Telephones
Yes
The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
Bicycle Storage
Spaces
2 spaces
Type of Storage
Stands
Location
Platform 2
Sheltered
No
CCTV
Yes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information
Not available at this station.
More Information
Transport Links
Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Church St, near station entrance. (Outside newsagents for Wigan, station side for Bolton)
Located on Church Street for buses to Wigan, Manchester, Bolton, Chorley and Leigh. Maximum distance 25 yards/23m. Busline 0871 200 2233
GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Not available at this station.
