Trains from Manchester Piccadilly
to Thetford
From £31.50
Manchester Piccadilly to Thetfordby train on average takes 4 hrs 44 mins
Manchester Piccadilly to Thetford one way only
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- Trains depart every 56 minutes
- First train leaves Manchester Piccadilly at 02:44
- Last train leaves Manchester Piccadilly at 19:15
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Manchester Piccadilly to Thetford train times
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Manchester Piccadilly 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 IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty Fares
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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First Class Lounge
Location
Above the information point (opposite the ticket office) on the main concourse - Lift available
Tickets Accepted
Avanti West Coast Anytime or Off-Peak (First Class) or Avanti West Coast Advance (First Class) tickets. You can only enter the lounge on the travel date shown on your ticket.
Facilities
Dedicated business areas are fully equipped with telephone points, desks, fax photocopier and modem facilities, screens with updated train information.
Refreshments
Tea, coffee, soft drinks.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available
Showers
Showers are not available
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Seated AreaYes
Available throughout the station.
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Waiting RoomYes
Assisted Travel Lounge is located on the Station Concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
Opening Times
- Monday - Saturday: 07:15 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
Station concourse
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ToiletsYes
Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11"У12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13"У14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the Assisted Travel Lounge. Use the radar key or contact a member of staff for further directions.
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Baby ChangeYes
Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11"У12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13"У14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge
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TelephonesYes
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Wi FiYes
Wi-fi available - Free public wifi
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Post BoxYes
Post box is situated at the top of the station approach, outside station doors (next to Boots)
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Atm MachineYes
Located on main concourse, Fairfield Street mezzanine level and Fairifeld Street.
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ShopsYes
News agent Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop off at the bus stops on Station Approach
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11"У12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13"У14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the Assisted Travel Lounge. Use the radar key or contact a member of staff for further directions.
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Wifi
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Annotation
Wi-fi available - Free public wifi
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AvailableYes
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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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Contact Details
Url: http://www.lostproperty.org/locations.php0330 024 0215 -
Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Customer Help Points:
- Located by the entrance to Fairfield Street.
- Located by the entrance from the long stay car park
- Located within satellite lounge by the side of the lift
- Outside the entrance to the toilets on the South Concourse
Train Information Point:
- Located on the main concourse
- Induction Loop
Station Reception:
- Located in the Fairfield Street mezzanine level close to WH Smith
Assisted Travel Lounge
- Located on the station concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
- Induction Loop
Opening times
- Mon-Sat 07:15-21:00
- Sun 09:00-21:00
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A Parking ( U K) Limited
Name: Long Stay
Spaces: 856
Number Accessible Spaces: 35
Accessible Spaces Note:35 Blue Badge spaces are available - parking is chargeable for all vehicles
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:In the Short Stay Car Park in Fairfield Street with lift access to the station and in the Long Stay Car Park adjacent to the station.
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/parking-in/manchester/manchester-piccadilly-station-long-stay/Opening Times
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Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Short stay / Drop off
Spaces: 47
Number Accessible Spaces: 3
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:Yes - Fairfield Street entrance (via lift)
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/parking-in/manchester/manchester-piccadilly-station-short-stay/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24h
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces254
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Fairfield Street, Ducie Street, station front entrance
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Annotation
- 254 spaces for non-folding cycles
- 40 Brompton storage spaces for folding cycles
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TypeStands
Lockers
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Accessibility
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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.
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help Available
Assisted Travel Lounge is located on the station concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
Opening times
Mon-Sat 07:15-21:00
Sun 09:00-21:00
Manchester Piccadilly station is open 7-days a week.
Passenger assistance is available booked through the relevant Train Operating Company.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 07:15 to 21:00
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accessible ticket machines available
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
The ticket office, the train information booth (outside the ticket office) and the Assisted Travel Lounge have induction loops.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Taxi rank outside Fairfield Street entrance - available 05:00 until 02:00
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Accessible Public Telephones
Normal height public telephones are on the main concourse but are of an accessible height.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the Assisted Travel Lounge. Use the radar key or contact a member of staff for further directions.
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Step Free Access
Visually Impaired
All platforms have tactile warning strips.
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Ticket GatesYes
Ticket gates are in place for platforms 1-12
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Available only at Fairfield Street entrance with dropped kerb and lift to main station.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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First Class lounge
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Details
Location
Above the information point (opposite the ticket office) on the main concourse - Lift available
Tickets Accepted
Avanti West Coast Anytime or Off-Peak (First Class) or Avanti West Coast Advance (First Class) tickets. You can only enter the lounge on the travel date shown on your ticket.
Facilities
Dedicated business areas are fully equipped with telephone points, desks, fax photocopier and modem facilities, screens with updated train information.
Refreshments
Tea, coffee, soft drinks.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available
Showers
Showers are not available
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Thetford facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
The waiting rooms are located in the station buildings and are under the canopy on Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich), and next to the ticket office on Platform 2 (for trains towards Ely and Cambridge).
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsYes
The female and accessible toilets are located in the station building and are accessed via the waiting room on Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich). A radar key is not required to access the accessible toilet facility. Male toilets are located on Platform 2 (for trains towards Ely and Cambridge). All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 07:00 : 13:00Saturday 07:00 : 13:00Sunday closed
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off in the middle of the station car park.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The female and accessible toilets are located in the station building and are accessed via the waiting room on Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich). A radar key is not required to access the accessible toilet facility. Male toilets are located on Platform 2 (for trains towards Ely and Cambridge). All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times:
Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 07:00 : 13:00Saturday 07:00 : 13:00Sunday closed
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Wifi
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Annotation
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Detailshttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Information Services Open
Information is available from the ticket office during scheduled opening hours. Help points at this station are available for customers to use 24/7.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Help points can be found at the following location(s):
- Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich) - Between the steps and waiting room / toilets, fixed to the platform-facing wall of the station building
- Platform 2 (for trains towards Ely and Cambridge) - Next to the yellow boarding ramp and below the customer information screen, fixed to the platform-facing wall of the station building
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact DetailsEmail Address: [email protected]
Url: https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/thetford-station-g-anglia/ -
Operator NameNational Car Parks Ltd
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces35
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ChargesOff-peak: £3.70
Daily: £3.70
Weekly: £14.00
Monthly: £46.00
Three Monthly: £130.00
Annual: £450.00
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Number Accessible Spaces2
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces40
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ShelteredYes
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CctvNo
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Location
There are ten cycle stands on Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich), located underneath the footbridge steps. Another ten cycle stands have been temporarily moved from underneath the footbridge steps on Platform 2 (for trains towards Ely and Cambridge) to the opposite end of the same platform, beyond the main station building.
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 028 28 78
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help Available
Assistance at this station is provided by a staff member during ticket office opening hours. On board conductors also operate on this route and can provide assistance to board and alight at all times. Booking is recommended.
What assistance is available for customers using this station?
- Board and alight
- Ramp assistance
- Luggage (on and off train only)
- Ticket sale on board
How can Turn Up And Go (TUAG) assistance be requested by customers using this station?
- By calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)
- By selecting the help button on the ticket machine at this station
- By using one of the two Help Points at this station
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 07:00 to 13:30
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
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Nearest stations with more facilitiesElyNorwich
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
There is step free access from the carpark to Platform 2 (for trains towards Ely and Cambridge) only, with no step free access from the carpark to Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich) via the station as there is a stepped footbridge between the platforms. Step free access is available to Platform 1 via a footpath that leads to / from Croxton Road and this is the route that customers with restricted mobility are advised to use, as the other path that leads to / from Station Lane is along an unsurfaced road without a footpath.
This station is a category B2 station according to ORR station classification system: https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
Assistance meeting point is at the ticket office (during opening hours), or alternatively on the platform.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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