Trains from Long Preston
to St Helens Central
From £42.60
Long Preston to St Helens Centralby train on average takes 2 hrs 25 mins
Long Preston to St Helens Central one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £42.60
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 89 minutes
- First train leaves Long Preston at 05:40
- Last train leaves Long Preston at 20:17
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Long Preston to St Helens Central train times
| Last updated: 02:52:16
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:40 Long Preston On Time | 07:31 St Helens Central On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 1h 51m, 1 change | ||
07:42 Long Preston On Time | 10:01 St Helens Central On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 2h 19m, 2 changes | ||
09:13 Long Preston On Time | 11:19 St Helens Central On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 2h 6m, 1 change | ||
11:14 Long Preston On Time | 13:37 St Helens Central On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 2h 23m, 2 changes | ||
11:39 Long Preston On Time | 15:08 St Helens Central On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 3h 29m, 4 changes |
Long Preston facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting RoomNo
There are no waiting rooms provided at the station. Shelters provided on both platforms.
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Replacement transport will pick up/drop off at the station car park.
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- CCTVNo
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0800 200 6060 - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces6
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces10
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Within Car Park
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableNo
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesSettle
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
Level access to LDS platform. Access to Carlisle platform is via road, under bridge and up quite steep ramp. Step free access from car park to station
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Step free access from car park to station approximately 20 unmarked spaces.
St Helens Central facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
yes and shelter
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off on Station forecourt (off Shaw Street).
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Platforms 1&2
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Car Park Charges: Free for Rail Users. £6.00 per day for Non-Rail Users. RingGo code 5704
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park - FREE FOR RAIL USERS - MUST DISPLAY A PARKING PERMIT WHICH IS AVAILABLE FROM THE BOOKING OFFICE ON PURCHASE / PRODUCTION OF VALID RAIL TICKET
- Spaces129
- Number Accessible Spaces7
- Accessible Spaces Note
2 Electric Vehicle Charging spaces
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces10
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 1
- Annotation
10 hoops
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:40 to 00:01
Sun 07:50 to 23:50 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
- Category A Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
Level access to Wigan bound platform. Access by underground subway to Liverpool platform with steep ramps. Lift open for all services.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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