Trains from Preston (Lancs)
to Hartford (Cheshire)
From £19.50
Preston (Lancs) to Hartford (Cheshire)by train on average takes 3 hrs 13 mins
Preston (Lancs) to Hartford (Cheshire) one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £19.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 37 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 06:55
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 20:50
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Preston (Lancs) to Hartford (Cheshire) 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
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.
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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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Station Message
Amended ticket office opening hoursOn 1st January, the ticket office will be closed.
Tickets can be purchased at TVMs or at lnr.uk.
Hartford (Cheshire) facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LM
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsYes
The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday 06:00-17:00, Friday - 06:00-17:00, Saturday - 07:00-15:00 and Sunday 10:35-12:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
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Accessible toiletsNo
N/A
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement vehicles will operate from the bus stops on the main road, adjacent to the station car park.
Please check your destination before boarding.
Please click here for walking directions from the station to the rail replacement bus stop.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday 06:00-17:00, Friday - 06:00-17:00, Saturday - 07:00-15:00 and Sunday 10:35-12:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
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Accessible toiletsNo
N/A
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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AvailableNo
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Operator NameNone
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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 gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
Email Address: [email protected]
Url: https://www.sabaparking.co.uk/car-park/lichfield-city-station-car-park0330 123 5247 -
Operator NameSABA UK
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces77
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ChargesDaily: £5.20
Weekly: £17.30
Monthly: £57.20
Annual: £457.60
Saturday: £3.70
Sunday: £3.70
Note:You"Öll be able to pay for parking in the following ways:
- The Saba Parking U K app
- Via the Saba Parking website
- The Pay on Foot machine(s) located within the car park (where applicable)
- Late Pay is available at this station car park. Allows you to pay up until midnight on the same day.
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Number Accessible Spaces3
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Accessible Spaces Note
Blue Badge holders can park free of charge but must register for a free parking permit, as described on the Saba Parking Blue Badge Portal. You must register prior to or on the same day as parking on the Saba Blue Badge Portal.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces16
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help Available
This station is staffed part time. This means that during 'staff help available opening times' your assistance will be provided by station staff. Any other time, our on-train Conductors will provide your assistance onto the train.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Thu 06:00 to 17:00
Fri 06:00 to 19:00
Sat 07:00 to 15:00
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
1 to 1 contact with ticket office staff
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are not available
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Accessible Public Telephones
Public telephones are not accessible
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Accessible toiletsNo
N/A
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Step Free Access
This station has been classified as a step-free access category B1 station. This means that there is step-free access to all platforms, but that this may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. More information on the step-free classification system can be found at https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
The Assistance meeting point is on the platform that your service is due to depart. Please attract the attention of the Conductor who will assist you onto the train.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
Pick-up is possible from car park
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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