Preston (Lancs) to Forest Hill Train Tickets & Timetables

Preston (Lancs) to Forest Hillby train on average takes 3 hrs 34 mins

Preston (Lancs) to Forest Hill one way only

Cheapest Advance Single from £53.50

* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance

Quick Links

Route info - Did you know!

Trains depart every 21 minutes
First train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 05:33
Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 20:59

Book your tickets

Preston (Lancs) to Forest Hill train times

| Last updated: {{journey_data.updated}}

	Departs	Arrives	Train	Duration
	{{train.departs}} {{train.origin_name}} {{train.status}}	{{train.arrives}} {{train.destination_name}} {{train.status}}	{{train.ticket_type}}, {{train.operator}}	{{train.duration}}, {{train.changes}}

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

Forest Hill facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Oystercard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Travelcard
  
  Zone 3
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for LO
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  No
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Coffee kiosk on northbound platform
- Toilets
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Forest Hill station
- Post Box
  
  No
  
  Post Office located nearby
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located outside main entrance
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  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
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Available
  
  Yes
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  08451 272920
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  30
- Charges
  
  Daily: £5.00
  Weekly: £20.50
  Monthly: £78.00
  Annual: £700.00
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  2
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  13
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Platform 1
- Type
  
  Racks
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 hours
  
  Mon-Fri 06:10 to 20:50
  Sat 06:40 to 21:15
  Sun 07:10 to 21:45
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  If required Taxis from this station can be arranged through www.addisonlee.com or www.gett.com
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- 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 Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  No dedicated area
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Northern App

Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.

Northern App

Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.

Trains from Preston (Lancs)to Forest HillFrom £53.50

Preston (Lancs) to Forest Hillby train on average takes 3 hrs 34 mins

Preston (Lancs) to Forest Hill one way only

Quick Links

Route info - Did you know!

Book your tickets

Preston (Lancs) to Forest Hill train times

Preston (Lancs) facilities

Forest Hill facilities

Northern App

Northern App

Trains from Preston (Lancs)
to Forest Hill
From £53.50