Moses Gate station
Bolton Road
Moses Gate
Greater Manchester
BL4 7LT
Moses Gate Station can be found on Bolton Road in Moses Gate as shown on the map, and is operated by Northern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Moses Gate Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the bustling Greater Manchester area, Moses Gate train station serves as a vital link for commuters and travelers venturing through the north of England. As a part of the Northern rail network, its strategic location affords easy access to thriving city centers, scenic local destinations, and beyond. Whether you're a daily commuter or a visitor, this station serves as a reliable hub for journeys in and around the area.
While Moses Gate station doesn't boast a ticket office, travelers can purchase or collect their tickets from the available ticket machines located on-site. These machines are equipped with accessibility features, including induction loops to assist passengers with hearing impairments. For those utilizing smart technology, smartcards are issued here, although smartcard validators are not provided.
Despite the absence of staffed services, customer help points are installed to provide travelers with the necessary assistance or information. There's no waiting room available, yet seating is provided for passengers awaiting their train’s arrival. While the station is partially step-free, travelers will find ramps to the platforms, enhancing accessibility for everyone. If further assistance is needed, especially for those planning trips on national rail services, the Passenger Assist service is available for advance bookings.
Basic amenities such as refreshment facilities, ATMs, and shops are not present in the station. Similarly, there’s no bicycle storage or hire facilities available on-site. However, for those needing to keep connected, payphones are available, ensuring users can make necessary calls.
Moses Gate offers varied transport options to seamlessly connect passengers to their next destination. Rail replacement buses can be accessed from outside the nearby Four Ways Hotel, conveniently located on Bolton Road. For those preferring a different mode of transport, local bus stops on Bolton Road offer routes to key areas like Eccles and Bolton. At any time, passengers can inquire further by dialing the local busline at 0871 200 2233.
If taxis are more your style, Moses Gate station supports access to cabs through services such as Cab4You. Additional travel information for the Greater Manchester area is also available by contacting the GMPTE at 0161 228 7811. However, it's best to plan ahead as bicycle hire and underground metro services aren't available directly at Moses Gate.
With its convenient links, Moses Gate station offers fantastic connectivity to numerous appealing destinations. For example, direct routes to vibrant urban centers like Manchester Victoria or Bolton are ideal for both business and leisure travel. The station also serves scenic areas such as Southport and Blackpool North.
Furthermore, whether you're heading to major airports like Manchester Airport, or exploring cultural hubs such as Liverpool Lime Street, Moses Gate makes it effortless to reach your destination. Each route promises a unique glimpse into some of the UK's most dynamic locales.
Moses Gate train station, though modest in facilities, assures a smooth journey across northern England’s expansive railway network. Whether you're setting off for work in Manchester or enjoying a leisurely day out in Wigan, your ticket to adventure begins here. With an emphasis on accessibility and useful amenities, the station ensures all passengers travel comfortably and efficiently.
Consider the possibilities and plan your next trip today. For those looking to explore all that this region offers, Moses Gate stands ready as your gateway.
Ticket Office | |
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Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Moses Gate, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from. |
Ticket machines | Yes |
Collect tickets bought online | No |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes |
Induction loop | Yes |
Smartcards | |
Smartcards issued at this station | Yes |
Smartcard validators | No |
Information available from staff | If the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060 | ||
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Customer information | No | ||
Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Moses Gate | ||
Customer help points | Yes | ||
Customer services notes | 08002006060 | ||
Luggage storage | No | ||
Lost property |
None | ||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |
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Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station.
access onto both platforms is via a ramp, access between platforms is via Bolton Road 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 | No |
Accessible Toilets | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Moses Gate |
Seating area | Yes |
Wheelchairs available | No |
Getting to and from the station | |
Accessible taxis here | No |
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No |
Accessible spaces | None |
Accessible car park equipment | No |
Staff Help | |
Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Moses Gate |
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
Helpline | 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 |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Moses Gate |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Refreshment Facilities | No |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | No |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | Yes |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 0 |
Type of Storage | Compounds, |
Sheltered | No |
CCTV | No |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | Available Not available at this station. |
Rail replacement buses operate from outside the Four Ways Hotel on Bolton Road |
On Bolton Road for buses to Eccles or Bolton. Busline 0871 200 2233 |
GMPTE 0161 228 7811 |
Available Not available at this station. |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Manchester Victoria | Northern | 06:27 | - | 06:43 |
from Clitheroe | Northern | 07:19 | 1 | 07:22 |
from Stalybridge | Northern | 07:28 | 2 | On time |
from Clitheroe | Northern | 08:19 | 1 | On time |
from Stalybridge | Northern | 08:28 | 2 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Southport | Northern | 06:27 | - | 06:44 |
to Rochdale | Northern | 07:19 | 1 | 07:23 |
to Southport | Northern | 07:28 | 2 | On time |
to Rochdale | Northern | 08:19 | 1 | On time |
to Southport | Northern | 08:28 | 2 | On time |