Trains from Preston (Lancs) Train Station
to Forest Hill
From £71.00
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Forest Hillby train on average takes 3 hrs 34 mins
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Forest Hill one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £71.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 21 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 05:33
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 20:59
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Preston (Lancs) to Forest Hill train times
| Last updated: 02:33:39
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:33 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 09:12 Forest Hill On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 39m, 2 changes | ||
06:00 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 09:42 Forest Hill On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 42m, 2 changes | ||
06:58 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 10:37 Forest Hill On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 39m, 4 changes | ||
06:58 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 10:42 Forest Hill On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 44m, 2 changes | ||
07:18 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 11:12 Forest Hill On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 54m, 3 changes |
Station Message
The main toilets on platforms 3 and 4 are closed for refurbishment at Preston station. Alternative facilities are available.
Preston (Lancs) Train Station 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
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
- Station BuffetYes
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
- ToiletsYes
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 toiletsYes
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 ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- 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 toiletsYes
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 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
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 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.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parkingPR1 8AP - Operator NameAvanti West Coast
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces1025
- ChargesDaily: £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 Spaces18
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces246
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Annotation
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
- TypeCompounds
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 hoursMon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
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 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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