Preston (Lancs) to Ashford International Train Tickets & Timetables

Preston (Lancs) to Ashford Internationalby train on average takes 3 hrs 54 mins

Preston (Lancs) to Ashford International one way only

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Trains depart every 37 minutes
First train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 05:33
Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 20:59

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Preston (Lancs) to Ashford International train times

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Preston (Lancs) facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for VT
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Preston station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Avanti West Coast Lost Property
- 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
  
  Information Kiosk on Platform 3. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
- Ticket gates
  
  No
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.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parking
  
  PR1 8AP
- Operator Name
  
  Avanti West Coast
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  1025
- Charges
  
  Daily: £12.50
  Monthly: £166.00
  Three Monthly: £374.00
  Annual: £1,200.00
  Saturday: £6.50
  Sunday: £6.50
  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 Spaces
  
  18
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  246
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Annotation
  
  Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
  9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
- Type
  
  Compounds
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Kiosk within the Waiting Room on Platform 3. 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 hours
  
  Mon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
  
  Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Ashford International facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Seasons, Single and Return tickets are now available digitally on The Key. To find out more or apply online, go to www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed Southeastern ticket offices.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for SE
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  on platform 1/2 there is a heated waiting room
  on platform 5/6 there is a heated waiting shelter
  The Station has a range of perch and standard height seating on all platforms.
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Coffee shops and Selecta vending machines
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Only available when staff present
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Ashford International station
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  booking hall
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  newspapers
- Rail replacement locations
  
  From the station forecourt outside the booking hall. (What 3 Words: waddled.down.toys)
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Platforms - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0345 322 7021
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Southeastern Customer Services
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Information Services Open
  
  Train running Information and advice on how to get assistance available through the Help Point.
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  On platforms 1/2 and 5/6. Also by gateline in the subway.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
  
  Operator Name: A P C O A Parking
  Name: Car Park A
  Spaces: 166
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 13
  Accessible Spaces Note:
  Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space
  
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Off-peak: £8.30
  Daily: £9.20
  Weekly: £38.40
  Monthly: £134.90
  Three Monthly: £402.10
  Six Monthly: £806.00
  Annual: £1,445.00
  Saturday: £7.00
  Sunday: £3.50
  Note:
  From 1st June - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £1.50
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
  
  Operator Name: A P C O A Parking
  Name: Car Park B
  Spaces: 135
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 15
  Accessible Spaces Note:
  These Blue Badge spaces are located in the Station forecourt.
  Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space
  
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: No
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Off-peak: £8.30
  Daily: £9.20
  Weekly: £38.40
  Monthly: £134.90
  Three Monthly: £402.10
  Six Monthly: £806.00
  Annual: £1,445.00
  Saturday: £7.00
  Sunday: £3.50
- Car Park 3
  
  Notes
  From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
  
  Operator Name: A P C O A Parking
  Name: Car Park F
  Spaces: 315
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 2
  Accessible Spaces Note:
  Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space
  
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Off-peak: £6.10
  Daily: £6.70
  Weekly: £29.10
  Monthly: £102.20
  Three Monthly: £303.40
  Six Monthly: £610.50
  Annual: £1,095.00
  Saturday: £5.10
  Sunday: £3.50
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  454
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  behind bus stop front of station
- Annotation
  
  You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  These are located in the booking hall on the domestic side of the station. They are also located in the subway adjacent to the gateline on the international side of the station.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
  
  Counters can be raised or lowered to suit all customers
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Step Free Access
  
  Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Preston (Lancs)to Ashford InternationalFrom £126.50

Preston (Lancs) to Ashford Internationalby train on average takes 3 hrs 54 mins

Preston (Lancs) to Ashford International one way only

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Preston (Lancs) to Ashford International train times

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