Anderton Boat Lift
Anderton Boat Lift is a unique visitor attraction - with boat trips through a working hydraulic lift raising vessels from the River Weaver to the canal. Extraordinary stuff!
It's easy to reach Anderton Boat Lift in Anderton, by train. Simply hop on a train to Northwich station - then it's a pleasant walk along the river Weaver to get there, but the Number 4 bus from Northwich interchange will also get you there. There are taxis at the station, too - it's a 12-minute ride.
For more visitor info including opening times, visit Anderton Boat Lift’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
- Monday to Friday open from 06:15:00 until 13:30:00
- Saturday open from 07:15:00 until 14:30:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Available |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Unavailable |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | Level access to Manchester platform only. Access via stepped footbridge to Chester platform. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information. |
Toilets
| Toilets | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | 8002006060 |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Unavailable |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Northern |
| Car parking spaces | 50 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 2 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage notes | There are stands available. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is not available at the station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Northwich station has neither a taxi rank nor a cab office. Advance booking is essential. Consider using the following local operators:
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First Class Lounge
There is no First Class lounge at this station.
Departures and arrivals from Northwich
Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Northwich station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Manchester Piccadilly | Northern | 15:33 | 1 | On time |
| to Chester | Northern | 15:37 | 2 | On time |
| to Manchester Piccadilly | Northern | 16:33 | 1 | On time |
| to Chester | Northern | 16:37 | 2 | On time |
| to Manchester Piccadilly | Northern | 17:33 | 1 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Chester | Northern | 15:32 | 1 | On time |
| from Manchester Piccadilly | Northern | 15:37 | 2 | On time |
| from Chester | Northern | 16:32 | 1 | On time |
| from Manchester Piccadilly | Northern | 16:37 | 2 | On time |
| from Chester | Northern | 17:32 | 1 | On time |
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