Trains from Ince & Elton (Cheshire)
to Bedford
Ince & Elton (Cheshire) to Bedfordby train on average takes 5 hrs 46 mins
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- Trains depart every 188 minutes
- First train leaves Ince & Elton (Cheshire) at 06:40
- Last train leaves Ince & Elton (Cheshire) at 19:13
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Ince & Elton (Cheshire) to Bedford train times
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Station Message
This station has Barrow or Level crossing. We do not recommend that you use it without assistance.
Ince & Elton (Cheshire) facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeNo
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
no shelter only
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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
Pick Up / Drop Off at the service bus stops on Station Road close to the station approach road, station side towards Warrington, opposite side towards Ellesmere Port.
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CCTVNo
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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/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffIf the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060
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Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details0333 222 0125
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Operator NameNorthern Rail
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces10
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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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Spaces0
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ShelteredNo
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CctvNo
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TypeCompounds
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ -
Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help AvailableNo
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category B Station
Level access from car park at front of station onto Helsby platform. From this platform, to reach the Ellesmere Port platform, turn left, go down the platform end ramp, and providing the crossing warning lights indicate that it is safe, cross the lines using the foot crossing and then up the platform end ramp.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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Bedford facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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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 Thameslink website.
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TL
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Heated waiting areas are available.
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
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Accessible toiletsYes
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiNo
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.
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Atm MachineYes
ATM located in ticket hall
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ShopsYes
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/2COQAbQx23vJ1zvlbNzoe4/71ee2c64c74e051b88426dab10d7a714/2024-06_CI_TL_RRB_BDM_DR.pdf
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Accessible toiletsYes
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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 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.
- London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
- Greater Anglia
- Transport for London including London Overground
- Southeastern
- Southern
- South Western Railway (for Wimbledon)
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
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AvailableYes
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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 adjacent to the taxi rank, at the front of the station.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/thameslink/01895 262122 -
Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces633
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Number Accessible Spaces8
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Accessible Spaces Note
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces588
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Located at the front of the station.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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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
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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 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.
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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 usually available between the first and last trains of the day.
Alternatively, you can also arrange assistance by:
- Pressing the "œemergency & assisted travel" button on a station Help Point
- Calling our freephone number: 0800 058 2844
- Texting us on 0800 138 1018
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
This is a Category A station: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms.
The assistance meeting point is adjacent to the taxi rank, at the front of the station.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Located at the front of the station.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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