Trains from East Didsbury
to Helsby
From £20.60
East Didsbury to Helsbyby train on average takes 1 hrs 25 mins
East Didsbury to Helsby one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £20.60
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 42 minutes
- First train leaves East Didsbury at 05:41
- Last train leaves East Didsbury at 23:55
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East Didsbury to Helsby train times
| Last updated: 16:40:42
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16:41 East Didsbury On Time | 17:56 Helsby On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 1h 15m, 1 change | ||
17:32 East Didsbury On Time | 18:37 Helsby On Time | Advance, Transport for Wales | 1h 5m, Direct | ||
17:41 East Didsbury On Time | 18:55 Helsby On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 1h 14m, 1 change | ||
18:32 East Didsbury On Time | 19:36 Helsby On Time | Advance, Transport for Wales | 1h 4m, Direct | ||
19:32 East Didsbury On Time | 20:35 Helsby On Time | Advance, Transport for Wales | 1h 3m, Direct |
East Didsbury facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Waiting room available during booking office hours, and canopy at all times
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Buses to Manchester Airport will call at the bus stop opposite the station approach on Wilmslow Road (A5145). For buses to Manchester Piccadilly use stop H on Wilmslow Rd opposite the cinema.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Platforms 1&2
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0800 200 6060 - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces15
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces2
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- TypeCompounds
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:30 to 13:00
Sat 07:30 to 14:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Public Telephones
The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
To Manchester :From Wilmslow Road, along a path (45 paces) to a ramp (85 paces, 1:10 slope) onto the platform To Manchester Airport : From the station approach road (off Wilmslow Road), up a ramp (27 paces, 1:10 slope) onto the platform also a small flights of stairs leading to the Manchester Airport bound platform
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- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
Helsby facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeNo
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is a local bus stop on Chester Road near the Junoon restaurant.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 - AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333211202 - Operator NameTransport for Wales
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces20
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces10
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Location
Cycle parking is in two locations at Helsby station.
3 Sheffield stands providing parking for up to six bicycles are located under a shelter on Platform 1. Two Sheffield stands providing parking for up to four bicycles are located on Platform 2
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Ticket machine is on Chester-bound platform.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible Public TelephonesNo
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesChester
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Category B3.
Step free access to the platform from the car park. Platforms 2, 3 and 4 are only accessible via the footbridge.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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