Liverpool Lime Street to Elephant & Castle Train Tickets & Timetables

Liverpool Lime Street to Elephant & Castleby train on average takes 3 hrs 18 mins

Liverpool Lime Street to Elephant & Castle one way only

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Trains depart every 11 minutes
First train leaves Liverpool Lime Street at 05:25
Last train leaves Liverpool Lime Street at 20:51

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Liverpool Lime Street to Elephant & Castle train times

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Liverpool Lime Street facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Walrus cards and local Saveaway only. For more information Click here.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for NR
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations
  
  0151 909 3697
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Operated by Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  
  The First Class Lounge is located on the main concourse and is for First Class Avanti West Coast customers only.
  The First Class Lounge at Liverpool Lime Street will be closed to customers on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 February due to filming at the station. If you"Щd like to enjoy complimentary refreshments before continuing your journey, please present your Avanti West Coast First Class ticket to a member of Avanti West Coast staff upon your arrival at Liverpool Lime Street and they"Щll help you out.
- Seated Area
  
  No
- Waiting Room
  
  Located on main concourse
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Various retail establishments are present on Liverpool Lime Street station to purchase refreshments.
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Female toilets
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  WiFi hot spots around Liverpool Lime Street station
- Post Box
  
  No
  
  Outside the station on Lime Street
- Atm Machine
  
  No
  
  Located on Platform 7
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  WiFi hot spots around Liverpool Lime Street station
- Available
  
  Yes
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 help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  There are two help points located on the Skelhorne Street side of the station with a direct line to contact station staff. There is also a call point near the entrance of the short stay car park.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: http://www.apcoa.co.uk
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA
- Name
  
  Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Spaces
  
  280
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  25
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Skelhorne Street short stay car park: -
  21 spaces plus 4 accessible spaces
  Lord Nelson Street long stay car park: -
  259 spaces plus 13 accessible spaces
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  52
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Alongside station entrance
- Annotation
  
  There are 2 areas at Liverpool Lime Street station where you can lock up your bike, Lord Nelson Street and Skelhorne Street. They are the only 2 places you are permitted to leave your bike at the station.
- Type
  
  Racks
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
  Liverpool Lime Street Mobility Team are available: -
  - Monday - Saturday 07:00 - 22:00
  - Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
  THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE.
  A mobility assistance vehicle is available - to book, or for help boarding and alighting your train, please contact your train operator, ideally 48 hours in advance.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  There are eight accessible ticket machines at the station located on the station concourse.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Situated on main concourse opposite Northern's Travel Centre
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Assistance is available to and from platforms
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Details
  
  The First Class Lounge is located on the main concourse and is for First Class Avanti West Coast customers only.
  The First Class Lounge at Liverpool Lime Street will be closed to customers on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 February due to filming at the station. If you"Щd like to enjoy complimentary refreshments before continuing your journey, please present your Avanti West Coast First Class ticket to a member of Avanti West Coast staff upon your arrival at Liverpool Lime Street and they"Щll help you out.

Elephant & Castle 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 1/2
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for TL
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  No
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Heated waiting areas are available on platforms 2, 3 and 4 during staffed hours.
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Located on platform 2. These toilets are open during staffed hours only.
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- 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
- Rail replacement locations
  
  https://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/1lRebjb1aLR5zwhGMry39p/4ef3c1fc17f1e95990b70d2246a012c6/2023-09_CI_TL_RRB_EPH_DR.pdf
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Located on platform 2. These toilets are open during staffed hours only.
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part 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
Accessibility
- Helpline
  For help with planning your journey or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on:
  - Email - [email protected]
  - Phone - 0800 058 2844
  - Textphone - 0800 138 1018
  https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 05:00 to 00:30
  Sat 06:00 to 00:30
  Sun 09:00 to 00:00
- 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
  
  No
  
  There is no ramp available to provide level access between train and platform at this station.
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  
  This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access.
  The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
  This station does not have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  No

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Trains from Liverpool Lime Streetto Elephant & CastleFrom £68.70

Liverpool Lime Street to Elephant & Castleby train on average takes 3 hrs 18 mins

Liverpool Lime Street to Elephant & Castle one way only

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