Trains from Atherton
to Biggleswade
From £71.50
Atherton to Biggleswadeby train on average takes 4 hrs 17 mins
Atherton to Biggleswade one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £71.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 34 minutes
- First train leaves Atherton at 06:06
- Last train leaves Atherton at 20:22
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Atherton to Biggleswade train times
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Station Message
The lifts are out of order at Atherton station. Customers who require step free access at this station should speak to a member of on-train or station staff, or contact the Northern Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060 for further assistance.
Atherton 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 AreaNo
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Waiting Room
yes and canopy
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off outside station booking office entrance.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull 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 Details0845 401 4015
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Operator NameCare Parking
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces64
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ChargesFree
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Number Accessible Spaces1
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces11
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ShelteredNo
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CctvNo
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TypeCompounds
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ -
Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 05:00 to 00:15
Sat 06:10 to 19:00 -
Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
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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 A Station
- Please note there are no tactile pavings at this station
- This station is mobility scooter friendly
Lift access to platforms available from the first to the last train.
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. Street set down only available.
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Biggleswade facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Oyster Comments
Oyster cannot be used 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 Great Northern website.
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Penalty Fares
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
Unheated waiting shelters are available on Platforms 3 and 4.
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Waiting Room
Heated waiting rooms available on platforms 1 and 2, during staffed hours.
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
Toilets, including accessible toilets are located on the right hand side of the station entrance. These toilets are available during staffed hours.
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Great Northern website.
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/7icQnM4AYA5D2KbAK14gfg/193d906ee1dd8e22dc35b646cd335e3f/2024-06_CI_GN_RRB_BIW_DR.pdf
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Toilets, including accessible toilets are located on the right hand side of the station entrance. These toilets are available during staffed hours.
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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 Great Northern station or onboard a Great Northern train, please visit the Great Northern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Great Northern 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.
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is on the footbridge.
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/great-northern/01895 262122 -
Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces207
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Number Accessible Spaces3
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Accessible Spaces Note
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces102
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Bike racks can be found at the front of the station on left hand side of the entrance. Secure cycle parking is also available at this location, please speak to station staff for information on access.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
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TypeStands
Racks
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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:
- Phone - 0800 058 2844
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel/book-assistance-for-your-journey -
Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:20 to 14:15, 16:00 to 20:00
Sat 08:00 to 14:15
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Great Northern 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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Ramp For Train AccessNo
It is not possible to provide level access between train and platform at this station.
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Step Free Access
This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access.
The Assistance Meeting Point is on the footbridge.
This station does not have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Located at the front of the station
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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