Trains from Lancaster
to Forest Hill
From £91.30
Lancaster to Forest Hillby train on average takes 3 hrs 56 mins
Lancaster to Forest Hill one way only
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from £91.30
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- Trains depart every 26 minutes
- First train leaves Lancaster at 05:13
- Last train leaves Lancaster at 20:40
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Lancaster to Forest Hill train times
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Station Message
The lifts are out of order between platforms 1-3 and the overbridge at Lancaster station from Monday 28 April for four weeks due to planned maintenance. If you"Öll need the lift, please allow extra time for your journey if we need to help you change platform.
The estimate for reopening is the morning of 26 May 2025.
Lancaster facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Atm MachineNo
Located on concourse Located by the ticket office
- ShopsYes
News agent
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/LA1 5NW - Operator NameAvanti West Coast
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces165
- ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast Website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Number Accessible Spaces6
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces188
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands
Platform 3 (middle) 16
Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands
Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Annotation
120 stands by platform 1 (120 spaces) 8 hoops on platfrom 3 (2 x cycles per hoop = 16 spaces) 6 hoops on platform 4 (2 x cycles per hoop = 12 spaces) 20 hoops on platform 5 (2 x cycles per hoop = 40 spaces)
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is opposite the ticket office. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 04:50 to 23:30
Sun 08:00 to 22:45 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms
Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Forest Hill facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Oystercard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- TravelcardZone 3
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LO
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
- Station BuffetYes
Coffee kiosk on northbound platform
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxNo
Post Office located nearby
- Atm MachineYes
Located outside main entrance
- ShopsYes
Passport Photo Booth
- Rail replacement locations
Use bus stop B in London Road for buses towards Crystal Palace, East Croydon, Norwood Junction, Sutton and West Croydon
Use bus stop E in Dartmouth Road for buses towards New Cross Gate and London Bridge
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08451 272920 - NameStation Car Park
- Spaces30
- ChargesDaily: £5.00
Weekly: £20.50
Monthly: £78.00
Annual: £700.00 - Number Accessible Spaces2
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces13
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 1
- TypeRacks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0343 222 1234
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Customer service staff available from start until end of service, 7 days a week
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:10 to 20:50
Sat 06:40 to 21:15
Sun 07:10 to 21:45 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
If required Taxis from this station can be arranged through www.addisonlee.com or www.gett.com
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Step free access to Platform 1 and lift to Platform 2 from the main entrance on Devonshire Road . There is no step free access at the Perry Vale entrance direct to Platform 2.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
No dedicated area
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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