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station information and facilities
Farnworth
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Both platforms fully accessible.
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Farnworth
- Onward travel information: There are no bus stops at or near this station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Market Street, outside Betfred for services towards Bolton. No service towards Manchester
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
FAQ: Travel from Farnworth station (FNW)
Everything you need to know about Farnworth station (FNW): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Yes, Farnworth station offers accessibility services as staff help is available for passengers with reduced mobility.
Farnworth station is near attractions such as Moses Gate Country Park, which offers scenic walks and diverse birdlife, and the Bolton Steam Museum, which showcases a large collection of working steam engines.
Car rental service is not available at Farnworth station.
Farnworth station is approximately 0.827 kilometers from the city center.
To get to the city center from Farnworth station, you can take a taxi or use the rail replacement bus services from the stops on Market Street outside Betfred for services towards Bolton.
It is generally recommended to arrive at Farnworth station at least 15 to 30 minutes before your departure time to ensure a smooth experience, including time for locating the correct platform and boarding.
Farnworth station is located at Railway Street, Farnworth, Greater Manchester, BL4 7QZ.
Farnworth station does not have a car park available for parking.
The cost of a train ticket from Farnworth to the closest airport can vary depending on the time of booking and travel.
Farnworth station connects with onward travel options, but there are no bus stops at or near the station. Bus services towards Bolton for rail replacement are available from bus stops on Market Street outside Betfred, with no service towards Manchester.
Traveling early morning or late evening at Farnworth station is generally considered safe, but it is always advisable for travelers to remain alert and aware of their surroundings.
Security and ticket checks at Farnworth station are overseen by station staff and transit operators, ensuring passenger safety and fare compliance.
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