Trains from Preston (Lancs) Train Station
to Harpenden
From £64.00
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Harpendenby train on average takes 3 hrs 31 mins
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Harpenden one way only
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from £64.00
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- Trains depart every 37 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 Harpenden train times
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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
Harpenden facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Thameslink website.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TL
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Heated waiting areas are available on platform 1, 2 and 3.
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
Located on platform 4.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard some trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Thameslink website.
- ShopsYes
Coffee shop
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/3WrTHyTWKxOnfhHynuWe2d/1a9351abb77e683863b25eb13d98f3a2/2025-01_CI_TL_RRB_HPD_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Located on platform 4.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
If you have lost something at a Thameslink station or onboard a Thameslink train, please visit the Thameslink Website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Thameslink trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
- Greater Anglia
- Transport for London including London Overground
- Southeastern
- Southern
- South Western Railway (for Wimbledon)
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- AvailableYes
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
The Assistance Meeting Point is at the front of the station, by the ticket office entrance.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/thameslink/01895 262122 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces674
- Number Accessible Spaces5
- Accessible Spaces Note
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces548
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Located on platforms 1 and 4, and the station car park.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- TypeRacks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
If you require assistance on your journey, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on: Email - customerservices@thameslinkrailway.com | Phone - 0800 058 2844 | Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station.
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
- 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 front of the station, by the ticket office entrance.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
At both sides of the station.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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