Which Option Fits Your Situation
| Your situation | Recommended option |
|---|---|
| Need it today, town centre | Timpson on Market Street (£12.99) or Max Spielmann at 80 Deansgate BL1 1BD (£12.99). |
| Cheapest option with digital code | Max Spielmann booth at Asda Moss Bank Way BL1 8QG or Asda Burnden Park BL3 2QS (£6-8). Free parking. |
| Staffed service with free parking | Max Spielmann staffed shop at Asda Burnden Park, Manchester Road, BL3 2QS (£12.99). |
| Baby or infant specialist | BabyBloom Photography, Bolton BL6 area. Or Timpson Market Street / Max Spielmann Deansgate. |
| Paper application, need checking | Bolton Post Office Check and Send, BL1 1RF (£15.95). Call before visiting. |
| Need prints from existing digital file | Boots CEWE kiosk, Bolton town centre (from 27p per 4x6 sheet). |
| Online, no travel needed | PassportApp (£9.99). IDPC code instantly. No parking, no bus needed. |
Bolton Town Centre Passport Photo Providers
- Timpson – Market Street, Bolton::
- Market Street, Bolton. Use the Timpson store finder at timpson.co.uk/stores/bolton-market-street to confirm the exact unit and current opening hours before visiting.
- Price: £12.99 for prints and IDPC digital code. Driving licence photos £12.99. Visa photos £14.99.
- Opening hours: broadly follows Bolton town centre retail hours, Monday to Saturday approximately 9am-5:30pm. Confirm via the store finder.
Staffed service with Fuji camera, compliant background lighting, prints, and IDPC code. Unlimited free retakes until satisfied. Baby photos available; call ahead for newborns.
By train: Bolton railway station is approximately 0.4-0.6 miles from Market Street. Walk south via Newport Street and then along Deansgate or Market Street into the town centre (approximately 8-12 minutes).
By bus: Bolton Bus Station, adjacent to the Moor Lane area, is one of the largest bus interchanges in Greater Manchester. Market Street is in the core pedestrianised area accessible from all town centre bus stops.
Parking: Morrisons car park on St George's Road, Newport Street car park, and the Market Place Shopping Centre car park are the main options near Market Street. Standard charges apply.
Best for: a quick town centre visit, walk in, no appointment. Ideal if arriving by train or bus.
- Max Spielmann staffed shop – 80 Deansgate, Bolton::
- 80 Deansgate, Bolton, BL1 1BD. Confirmed from Birdeye with 250+ customer reviews.
- Price: £12.99 for prints and IDPC digital code.
- Opening hours: confirm via the Max Spielmann store locator at maxphoto.co.uk before visiting.
Staffed shop: staff photograph you, check compliance, print photos, and issue IDPC code. Up to ten free retakes. Baby photos available. Apply and Go service (full online passport application completed by staff) may be available — confirm when calling.
Location context: Deansgate is a main shopping street in Bolton town centre, close to Crompton Place Shopping Centre and The Market Place, more central than the Burnden Park branch — the natural first choice for anyone already in Bolton town centre.
By train: Bolton railway station is approximately 0.4 miles north; walk south along Newport Street then onto Deansgate (approximately 8-10 minutes). Northern Rail services from Manchester Victoria take approximately 25 minutes to Bolton station.
By bus: multiple routes serve Deansgate and adjacent streets; Bolton Bus Station is a short walk away. First Bus, Arriva, and Transdev routes serve Bolton — check tfgm.com for current routes.
Parking: Crompton Place Shopping Centre car park on St George's Road is closest, with Newport Street car park also nearby. Standard pay-and-display or pay-on-exit charges apply.
Best for: staffed town centre service with 250+ verified reviews and a strong reputation. Best combined with shopping in the Crompton Place or Market Place area.
Asda Bolton: Staffed Shop and Self-Service Booths
- Max Spielmann at Asda Burnden Park::
- Asda Burnden Park Superstore, Manchester Road, Burnden, Bolton, BL3 2QS. Phone: 01204 370540.
- Price: £12.99 for the staffed Max Spielmann shop service. £6-£8 for the self-service booth. Both at this location.
- Opening hours: Asda Burnden Park typically Monday to Saturday 7am-11pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. The Max Spielmann shop has its own hours within the store — confirm via maxphoto.co.uk.
Both a staffed Max Spielmann shop (up to ten free retakes, IDPC code, baby photos, Apply and Go possibly available) and a self-service booth at the same location — the most comprehensive single-location passport photo service in Bolton outside the town centre.
By car: Manchester Road (A579) runs south from Bolton town centre to Burnden Park, approximately 1.5 miles south. From the M61, take junction 5 towards Bolton and follow signs for the town centre / Manchester Road south.
By bus: Manchester Road is served by multiple routes running south from Bolton town centre through Burnden — check tfgm.com.
By train: Bolton railway station is approximately 1.5-2 miles north; a bus connection or taxi is recommended rather than walking.
Parking: large free customer car park adjacent to the store, no time limit for shoppers, disabled bays near the main entrance — the most cost-effective choice for anyone with a car. Call 01204 370540 to confirm Apply and Go availability before making the trip.
- Max Spielmann self-service booth – Asda Moss Bank Way::
- Asda Bolton Superstore, Moss Bank Way, Astley Bridge, Bolton, BL1 8QG.
- Price: £6-£8 for the self-service booth (prints and IDPC code).
- Opening hours: operates during Asda Moss Bank Way store hours, typically early morning to late evening Monday to Saturday, reduced hours Sunday.
Self-service: select UK Passport on screen, follow instructions, receive prints and IDPC code — no staff involvement.
By car: Moss Bank Way is in Astley Bridge, approximately 1.5 miles north of Bolton town centre, via Blackburn Road. Free customer car park on site.
By bus: Astley Bridge and Moss Bank Way are served by bus routes from Bolton town centre — check tfgm.com.
Best for: the cheapest option in the Astley Bridge and north Bolton area. Quick adult self-service; not suitable for infants.
Independent and Specialist Studios
- BabyBloom Photography – specialist infant passport photos::
- Bolton, BL6 5QW area (Horwich/Lostock). Contact BabyBloom Photography directly for their current address, pricing, and appointment availability.
Specialist baby and newborn photography studio offering passport photos for infants, in a dedicated studio environment designed for baby photography — ideal for very young babies where getting a compliant passport photo is particularly challenging.
By car: the BL6 postcode covers the Horwich and Lostock area west of Bolton, served by the A673 and connections to the M61 junction 6. Contact the studio for their specific address and parking details.
Best for: newborns, young infants, and parents who want specialist support and a guaranteed result for baby passport photos.
- Mathers of Lancashire – Bolton town centre::
- Bolton, BL1 1BU. A Bolton-based photography and print specialist confirmed as offering passport photos from the Smartphone ID listing.
Independent photography specialist. Contact directly for current pricing, hours, and appointment availability. As an established local business, Mathers can handle more complex requirements than a chain or booth service.
Best for: applicants wanting an independent professional service or who have specific requirements not met by chain providers.
- Bolton Post Office – Check and Send::
- Bolton Post Office, BL1 1RF. Confirmed from the Smartphone ID listing. Use the Post Office branch finder at postoffice.co.uk and filter for "Passport Applications" to confirm Check and Send availability and current hours before visiting.
- Price: £15.95 for Check and Send, in addition to the passport application fee.
Staff check your complete passport application, photographs, and supporting documents, then post to HMPO by secure tracked mail. Paper applications only.
By train: Bolton railway station is within walking distance of the BL1 town centre area, approximately 10-15 minutes depending on the exact branch location.
By bus: Bolton Bus Station is the main interchange, with multiple routes serving BL1 town centre — check tfgm.com.
Parking: town centre car parks on St George's Road and Newport Street are the nearest options.
Best for: first-time adult passport applications, child passport applications, and anyone wanting staff to verify the complete document package before posting.
The Online Option: No Travel, No Parking, No Queue
For online passport renewals, PassportApp produces a compliant photo and IDPC code from home. For Bolton residents, this eliminates the need to find town centre parking or take a bus.
Get your photo: UK passport photo.
Nearest Passport Office to Bolton
There is no HM Passport Office in Bolton. The nearest HMPO regional offices are:
- Manchester Passport Office::
- Olympus House, 1A Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1LQ. The closest HMPO office for Bolton residents.
- By train: Bolton railway station to Manchester Victoria on Northern Rail is approximately 25 minutes. From Manchester Victoria, Manchester city centre is a short Metrolink tram ride or 15-minute walk to Piccadilly. Total journey approximately 40-50 minutes.
- Liverpool Passport Office::
- 5 Princes Parade, Liverpool, L3 1BX.
- By train: Bolton to Manchester Victoria (25 minutes), then Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street via the Northern or TransPennine route (approximately 45-55 minutes). Total approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Manchester is generally the more convenient choice for Bolton residents.
Getting Around Bolton: Rail, Bus, and Parking
Rail: Bolton railway station
Bolton railway station, Trinity Street, Bolton, BL3 (close to the town centre) is served by Northern Rail (Manchester Victoria to Bolton, Wigan, Southport, Blackpool North, and Clitheroe lines) and Avanti West Coast (some services).
To Manchester: approximately 25 minutes to Manchester Victoria on Northern Rail, running frequently throughout the day. From Manchester Victoria, the Metrolink connects to the wider Manchester network.
To town centre providers: Timpson (Market Street) and Max Spielmann (Deansgate) are approximately 0.4-0.6 miles south of the station, 8-12 minutes walk. Bolton Bus Station is adjacent to the rail station for onward bus connections.
Bus: Bolton Bus Station
Bolton Bus Station (Moor Lane) is one of the largest bus interchanges in Greater Manchester. Bus services connect Bolton to Manchester, Bury, Rochdale, Wigan, Blackburn, Chorley, and local Bolton areas. For travel within Bolton to the Asda Moss Bank Way or Asda Burnden Park locations, local First Bus and Arriva services operate from the bus station. Check tfgm.com for routes, timetables, and fares.
| Provider | Postcode | Nearest parking | Cost | Walk time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Spielmann, 80 Deansgate | BL1 1BD | Crompton Place car park (St George's Road) | Charges apply | 3-5 min to Deansgate |
| Timpson, Market Street | BL1 | Market Place car park or Newport Street car park | Charges apply | 3-5 min to Market Street |
| Bolton Post Office | BL1 1RF | Newport Street or St George's Road car parks | Charges apply | 5 min walk |
| Asda Burnden Park | BL3 2QS | Asda Burnden Park customer car park | FREE for shoppers | 1 min to Max Spielmann booth and shop |
| Asda Moss Bank Way | BL1 8QG | Asda Moss Bank Way customer car park | FREE for shoppers | 1 min to Max Spielmann booth |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Timpson on Market Street, Bolton (£12.99, staffed, IDPC code, unlimited retakes). Max Spielmann staffed shop at 80 Deansgate, BL1 1BD (£12.99, 250+ reviews, IDPC code). Both are within 10-12 minutes' walk of Bolton railway station and close to Bolton Bus Station.
Max Spielmann self-service booths at Asda Moss Bank Way (BL1 8QG) and Asda Burnden Park (Manchester Road, BL3 2QS) at £6-8, with free customer car parking at both. Online, PassportApp costs £9.99 with human expert check and IDPC code.
Yes. BabyBloom Photography in Bolton (BL6 area, Horwich) is a specialist baby and newborn photography studio offering passport photos for infants. Contact directly for pricing and appointments. For staffed chain services, Timpson Market Street and Max Spielmann Deansgate (80 Deansgate, BL1 1BD) also handle baby photos.
No. The nearest HMPO office is Manchester Passport Office (Olympus House, 1A Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1LQ). Bolton to Manchester Victoria by Northern Rail is approximately 25 minutes. From Victoria, the Metrolink connects to Manchester Piccadilly. Total journey approximately 40-50 minutes. Call HMPO on 0300 222 0000 to book before travelling.
No. Bolton is not served by the Manchester Metrolink tram network. Bolton is connected to Manchester by Northern Rail trains from Bolton railway station to Manchester Victoria (approximately 25 minutes). Do not travel to a Metrolink tram stop expecting to reach Bolton — you need the rail service from Bolton station.
Bolton railway station (Trinity Street area, BL3) is served by Northern Rail from Manchester Victoria (approximately 25 minutes). From the station, Timpson on Market Street and Max Spielmann at 80 Deansgate are approximately 0.4-0.6 miles south, an 8-12 minute walk through the town centre.
Crompton Place Shopping Centre car park on St George's Road is the nearest multi-storey to 80 Deansgate. Newport Street car park is an alternative. Standard pay-and-display or pay-on-exit charges apply. For free parking, Asda Burnden Park on Manchester Road (BL3 2QS) has a free customer car park and a Max Spielmann staffed shop at the same location.
Yes. BabyBloom Photography (BL6 area) is the specialist option for newborns. Timpson Market Street and Max Spielmann at 80 Deansgate BL1 1BD also offer staffed baby passport photos. Call ahead for very young infants. Max Spielmann self-service booths at Asda are not suitable for babies or children under approximately 4 years.
Boots removed all its own-branded passport photo booths in July 2024. Boots stores in Bolton do not offer a photography service. Large Boots branches may have CEWE Photostation kiosks for printing digital files from approximately 27p per 4x6 sheet.
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