Bradford Forster Square to Whitstable Train Tickets & Timetables

Bradford Forster Square to Whitstableby train on average takes 5 hrs 0 mins

Bradford Forster Square to Whitstable one way only

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* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance

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Trains depart every 33 minutes
First train leaves Bradford Forster Square at 06:30
Last train leaves Bradford Forster Square at 19:00

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Bradford Forster Square to Whitstable train times

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Station Message

The lifts are out of order at Bradford Forster Square station today.

Bradford Forster Square facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for Northern
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Indoor waiting room open when booking office is open. Also all platforms at the station are covered.
- Station Buffet
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. Toilets are available while the station is staffed.
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Bradford Forster Square station
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Pick Up / Drop Off at station front on St Blaise Way adjacent to service bus stop (25702).
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. Toilets are available while the station is staffed.
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  08002006060
- Open
  
  Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From Staff
  
  If the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060
- Information Services Open
  
  Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Email Address: [email protected]
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0800 200 6060
- Operator Name
  
  Northern
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  50
- Charges
  
  Daily: £4.00
  Note:
  The Tariff for this car park is:
  Daily ( Rail User) - £2
  Daily ( Non Rail) - £4
  up to 2 hours £2.50
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  4
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  13
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Outer concourse
- Annotation
  
  5 cycle lockers and 8 cycle stand parking spaces
- Type
  
  Lockers
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 06:20 to 20:40
  Sat 07:15 to 14:20
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Accepts Cash & Cards
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  No
  
  staff will come out of the office to assist
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Nearest stations with more facilities
  
  Huddersfield
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  - Category A Station
  - Scooter Friendly Station
  - Please note there are no tactile pavings at this station
  There is level access to all the platforms and ramps are available. Lift available 06:00 - 19:00 Monday to Saturday, 09:00 - 18:00 Sunday, however there is an alternative accessible route without having to use lift.
  To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.

Whitstable facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Seasons, Single and Return tickets are now available digitally on The Key. To find out more or apply online, go to www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed Southeastern ticket offices.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for SE
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Coffee kiosk and Selecta vending machine
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platform 1- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Whitstable station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement buses depart from outside the station by the exit from platform 1 (what 3 words: exploring.trucks.siesta).
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platform 1- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0345 322 7021
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Southeastern Customer Services
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Information Services Open
  
  Train running Information and advice on how to get assistance available through the Help Point.
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  On platform
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
  
  Email Address: [email protected]
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0330 333 9232
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA Parking
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  43
- Charges
  
  Off-peak: £3.70
  Daily: £4.10
  Weekly: £18.80
  Monthly: £69.70
  Three Monthly: £209.60
  Six Monthly: £418.50
  Annual: £715.00
  Saturday: £3.20
  Sunday: £3.50
  Note:
  From 1st June - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £1.50
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  3
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  32
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
- Annotation
  
  You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 06:00 to 12:00
  Sun 09:10 to 16:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Station forecourt
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
  
  There are standing height and wheelchair height ticket counters available.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Nearest stations with more facilities
  
  Faversham
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platform 1- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Step Free Access
  
  Category B2. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via the station forecourt off Old Bridge Road. Step free access to Platform 2 for services towards Margate via the entrance off Railway Avenue. No step free interchange between platforms. Stepped access between platforms via Station Footbridge.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Bradford Forster Squareto WhitstableFrom £89.00

Bradford Forster Square to Whitstableby train on average takes 5 hrs 0 mins

Bradford Forster Square to Whitstable one way only

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