Trains from Preston (Lancs)
to Gatwick Airport
From £60.00
Preston (Lancs) to Gatwick Airportby train on average takes 5 hrs 59 mins
Preston (Lancs) to Gatwick Airport one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £60.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 31 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 06:55
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 19:49
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Preston (Lancs) to Gatwick Airport train times
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Preston (Lancs) 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 TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
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Station BuffetYes
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
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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.
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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.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
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Atm MachineYes
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ShopsYes
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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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.
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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.
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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 Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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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
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.
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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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
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces1025
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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.
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Number Accessible Spaces18
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces246
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Annotation
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
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TypeCompounds
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
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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.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
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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 TaxisNo
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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.
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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.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Gatwick Airport facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeNo
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Oystercard TopupYes
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Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine.
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Southern or Thameslink 'Key' smartcards, please visit their websites.
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Penalty Fares
Url: https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/on-board/penalty-faresSNTLGX
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Luggage
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Available in the airport terminal. Visit the London Gatwick Airport website for more information.
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Contact Details
Available in the airport terminal. Visit the London Gatwick Airport website for more information.
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AvailableYes
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaNo
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Waiting RoomYes
Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
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TrolleysYes
Luggage trolleys are available in the airport terminal. However, these are not available or allowed on the station platforms.
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
Platforms 1 and 2 and within the airport terminal.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Gatwick Express website.
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Post BoxYes
Located in the Airport Terminal
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Atm MachineYes
Located outside the station as well as on concourse
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Bureau De ChangeYes
Available in the airport terminal.
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ShopsYes
Available in the airport terminal.
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/763iUfPbBQb9TyeeS2Wza2/881e3d65df09a37dd2852ad3674d6135/2023-09_CI_GX_RRB_GTW_DR.pdf
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Platforms 1 and 2 and within the airport terminal.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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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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Annotation
If you have lost something at our station or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below) or other operators services will call at Gatwick Airport. You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
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Contact Details0345 850 1530
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AvailableYes
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Operator NameGatwick Express Lost Property
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Contact Detailshttps://www.gatwickairport.com/parking.html
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Operator NameGatwick Airport
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NameAirport Car Park
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Spaces0
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Spaces Note
Blue Badge parking spaces are available at Gatwick Airport.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces0
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ShelteredNo
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CctvNo
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Accessibility
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Helpline
For help with planning your journey or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on:
- Phone - 0800 138 1016
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help Available
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available at the times listed. On-train staff are also available to assist you on and off some services.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopNo
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms.
The assistance meeting point is at the assistance desk on the main concourse.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Assistance is available within the station, and from the station to the airport. More effective help can be given if you call 48 hours in advance. Please contact the Gatwick Express assisted travel team for further information.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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