Trains from Helsby
to Essex Road
From £78.90
Helsby to Essex Roadby train on average takes 5 hrs 34 mins
Helsby to Essex Road one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £78.90
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 29 minutes
- First train leaves Helsby at 05:15
- Last train leaves Helsby at 18:37
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Helsby to Essex Road train times
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Helsby facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeNo
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
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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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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is a local bus stop on Chester Road near the Junoon restaurant.
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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 Levelunstaffed
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 -
AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333211202 -
Operator NameTransport for Wales
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces20
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ChargesFree
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces10
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ShelteredYes
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CctvNo
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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
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03333 211202
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help AvailableYes
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Ticket machine is on Chester-bound platform.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible Public TelephonesNo
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Nearest stations with more facilitiesChester
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Accessible toiletsNo
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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.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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Essex Road facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Oystercard TopupYes
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Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is not available at this station. Pre-loaded Oyster Cards can be purchased at the ticket office.
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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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TravelcardZone 2
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GN
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
The platforms at this station are underground. There are seats on both platforms.
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Waiting RoomNo
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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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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/4sZqoYD1qKU1izgCRP40Rx/7692464b1373647c68a8545150a04a77/2024-06_CI_GN_RRB_EXR_DR.pdf
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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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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
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is on the concourse.
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Ticket gatesNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces6
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
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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 on:
- Phone - 0800 058 2844
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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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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Accessible toiletsNo
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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 concourse.
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 DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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