Helsby to London Charing Cross Train Tickets & Timetables

Helsby to London Charing Crossby train on average takes 3 hrs 28 mins

Helsby to London Charing Cross one way only

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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 Charing Cross 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

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London Charing Cross facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Oystercard Topup
  
  Yes
- Oyster Comments
  
  Oyster cards with a pre-loaded deposit only are available from ticket office. Top-up only from self-service ticket machine(s)
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Southern's smartcard is called 'the key'. To apply online, go to www.southernrailway.com/thekey or pick up an application form from a Southern ticket office.
- Travelcard
  
  Zone 1
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for NR
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations
  
  020 3468 4662
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  No
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  All platforms are partially or fully covered with a canopy.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
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- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0330 024 0215
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Yes, staff help is available from the Rail Information Point in the Main Concourse beside platform 5 and 6 or from any member of station staff. Mobility assistance can be arranged by contacting Southeastern on 0845 000222. It is preferred if this assistance is requested 24 hours in advance.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Spaces
  
  0
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  0
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  To be confirmed by station operator.
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  20
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Within car park and station forecourt
- Annotation
  
  10 bike bars which can accommodate two bikes each
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Yes
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  On the concourse in front of the ticket office.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
  
  All ticket counters are lowered in this station. The Rail Information point has a lowered counter too.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  On the central passage in the main concourse
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
- Step Free Access
  
  Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Yes there are ticket gates to all platforms. All platforms can be accessed by wide ticket gates.
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Yes, but not clearly identified as such. There is a large yellow Hatched box for loading and unloading that mobility passengers may use. It is unsupervised and there is no Help Point available. Help should be requested from the Rail Information Point in the main concourse, or from any member of station staff.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Helsbyto London Charing CrossFrom £79.30

Helsby to London Charing Crossby train on average takes 3 hrs 28 mins

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