Helsby to London Blackfriars Train Tickets & Timetables

Helsby to London Blackfriarsby train on average takes 3 hrs 36 mins

Helsby to London Blackfriars one way only

Cheapest Advance Single from £79.30

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Trains depart every 39 minutes
First train leaves Helsby at 04:00
Last train leaves Helsby at 21:02

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Helsby to London Blackfriars train times

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Helsby facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  No
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for AW
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  No
- Station Buffet
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Helsby station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  The rail replacement bus stop is a local bus stop on Chester Road near the Junoon restaurant.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  unstaffed
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333 211 202
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Transport for Wales
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333211202
- Operator Name
  
  Transport for Wales
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  20
- Charges
  
  Free
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  0
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  10
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
- 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
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03333 211202
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  Yes
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Ticket machine is on Chester-bound platform.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  No
- Nearest stations with more facilities
  
  Chester
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- 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 Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  No

Station Message

The lifts are out of order between platforms 1-4 and the Southbank exit/entrance at London Blackfriars station.

Alternative lifts are available at the north end of the station. Please speak to station staff for further assistance.

London Blackfriars facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Oystercard Topup
  
  Yes
- Oyster Comments
  
  Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine. Oyster Cards cannot be purchased at this station.
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Thameslink website.
- Travelcard
  
  Zone 1
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for TL
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  No
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
  
  The platforms at this station are fully covered.
  There are seats on all platforms.
- Waiting Room
  
  No
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Located in the booking hall on the Northbank side.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  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.
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  ATM located in ticket hall
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Newsagent
- Rail replacement locations
  
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- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Located in the booking hall on the Northbank side.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- 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.
  If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- Available
  
  Yes
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  12
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Located outside the Northbank station entrance.
  Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  If you require assistance on your journey, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on: Email - [email protected] | Phone - 0800 058 2844 | Textphone - 0800 138 1018
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
  
  This station has level access between train and platform without assistance from staff.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  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.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
  
  This station has level access between train and platform without assistance from staff.
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Step Free Access
  
  This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms.
  The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  There is access to the station through the common entrance on Queen Victoria street. There is no dedicated parking but there is a taxi rank.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Helsbyto London BlackfriarsFrom £79.30

Helsby to London Blackfriarsby train on average takes 3 hrs 36 mins

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