Trains from Accrington
to City Thameslink
From £86.20
Accrington to City Thameslinkby train on average takes 4 hrs 8 mins
Accrington to City Thameslink one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £86.20
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 30 minutes
- First train leaves Accrington at 06:23
- Last train leaves Accrington at 18:23
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Accrington to City Thameslink train times
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Accrington facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Inside ticket hall - available during ticket office opening hours.
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Station BuffetYes
Community run cafe in station ticket hall, open in mornings when ticket office open.
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ToiletsYes
These toilets are available during booking office opening hours
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesYes
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Wi FiNo
Find WiFi Hotspots around Accrington station
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Rail replacement locations
Eagle Street, next to entrance to station carpark.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
These toilets are available during booking office opening hours
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffIf the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060
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Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details0800 200 6060
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Operator NameNorthern
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces33
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ChargesFree
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Number Accessible Spaces6
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces32
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ShelteredYes
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CctvNo
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Location
Within station, next to ticket office
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:40 to 15:00
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Ticket machine is on Platform 2 near the foot bridge
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
- Platform 1: , step free access from Paxton Street, up steep 50m ramp with handrail or past the car park and a shallower ramp.
- Platform 2: step free access up gently sloping footpath from Eagle Street.
- Ticket office is on Leeds/Colne Platform (1), with stepped footbridge between platforms comprising of 25 steps up and 24 steps down with rest platforms.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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Station Message
The down escalator to platform 2 and the up escalator from platform 1 to the Ludgate Hill entrance are out of service at City Thameslink station.
City Thameslink facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Oystercard TopupYes
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Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine. Oyster Cards cannot be purchased at this station.
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Thameslink website.
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TravelcardZone 1
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TL
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
Seating is available on both platforms.
Please note that both platforms are underground.
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
Located at the Ludgate Hill entrance.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard some trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Thameslink website.
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ShopsYes
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/3pwSm7bFcM5OzVQOteJ0dP/a9eed2b48b7a1d558506ab61c9ea76c4/2023-09_CI_TL_RRB_CTK_DR.pdf
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Located at the Ludgate Hill entrance.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Annotation
If you have lost something at a Thameslink station or onboard a Thameslink train, please visit the Thameslink Website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Thameslink trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
- Greater Anglia
- Transport for London including London Overground
- Southeastern
- Southern
- South Western Railway (for Wimbledon)
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
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AvailableYes
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the ticket office.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces28
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Located in Pilgrim Street.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
For help with planning your journey or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on:
- Email - [email protected]
- Phone - 0800 058 2844
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help Available
This station has level access between train and platform without assistance from staff.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 05:00 to 23:30
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
This station has level access between train and platform without assistance from staff.
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
This is a Category B1 station: The Ludgate Hill entrance has step-free access (via lifts) to both platforms. The Holborn Viaduct entrance provides access to both platforms via stairs/escalators only. The Ludgate Hill and Holborn Viaduct entrances are approx. 350m apart via the street).
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the ticket office.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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