Trains from Helsby
to Penshurst
From £84.20
Helsby to Penshurstby train on average takes 4 hrs 55 mins
Helsby to Penshurst one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £84.20
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 37 minutes
- First train leaves Helsby at 05:51
- Last train leaves Helsby at 19:37
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Helsby to Penshurst train times
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Station Message
TfW Penalty Fare Zone ExpansionThis station is within the TfW Penalty Fare Zone. For more information visit tfw.wales/penalty-fares.
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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Penshurst 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 ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Southern website.
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SN
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
There are unheated shelters 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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TelephonesYes
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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 Southern website.
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/5wdBJWruPmn5p7BHnnW0NS/679a6299e82fe4a6b52f7c959a48a4b3/2023-09_CI_SN_RRB_PHR_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 Levelunstaffed
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Lost propertyYes
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Annotation
If you have lost something at a Southern station or onboard a Southern train, please visit the Southern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Southern 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.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
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Contact Details
If you have lost something at one of our stations or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
As some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below), you should also consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.southernrailway.com/lostproperty -
AvailableYes
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Operator NameSouthern
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the station entrance.
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Ticket gatesNo
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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 138 1016
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help AvailableNo
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Southern 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 AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are not usually available at this station.
However, some trains have on board staff who are trained to step onto the platform when the train arrives so they can provide assistance on and off the train. You can also arrange assistance by:
- Pressing the "œemergency & assisted travel" button on a station Help Point
- Calling our freephone number: 0800 138 1016
- Textphone: 0800 138 1018
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. No step-free access between platforms.
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the station entrance.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Whilst there is no dedicated area, there is ample space for impaired mobility set down / pick up adjacent to platform 2
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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