Trains from Preston (Lancs)
to London Paddington
From £39.50
Preston (Lancs) to London Paddingtonby train on average takes 2 hrs 54 mins
Preston (Lancs) to London Paddington one way only
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- Trains depart every 37 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 05:33
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 21:18
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Preston (Lancs) to London Paddington 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
London Paddington Ticket Office Reduced Opening HoursLondon Paddington ticket office will have the following changes to planned opening hours:
Saturday 16th November 06:10 - 21:00
Sunday 17th November 07:40 - 21:00
Monday 18th to Saturday 23rd November 06:10 - 21:00
Tickets can be bought from the ticket machine or digitally.
London Paddington 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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Oystercard TopupYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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TravelcardZone 1
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Penalty FaresTrain Operator: NR
Url: https://www.gwr.com/help-and-support/penalties-and-enforcements
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Luggage
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.excess-baggage.com/020 3468 4709 -
AvailableYes
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Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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First Class Lounge
Located
Platform 1.
Tickets Accepted
All First Class.
Facilities
The First Class lounge offers the choice of a modern, comfortable bar area or the traditional, Victorian feel lounge.
The modern extension has armchairs and tables with a bar offering complimentary refreshments. It also has workstations with access to the Internet.
There is a large screen TVs showing Sky News and also a departures board showing train times.
The Victorian lounge offers old world splendour and comfort, with large armchairs and soft lighting, making it the perfect area to relax.
There is also a pre-bookable conference room which can seat up to eight people. Call 0207 313 1109 for more information.
Refreshments
Bar offering complimentary refreshments.
Wi-Fi
Available.
Showers
No.
Concessions for Standard Class sleeper customers
Yes.
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Platform 12
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
Coffee shop Buffet Coffee kiosk Public House/Bar Food outlet (Seating available) Food outlet (Seating unavailable)
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ToiletsYes
Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12.
A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12.
There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms;
- within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1
- within the public toilets on Platform 12.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Atm MachineYes
Located on concourse
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ShopsYes
News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12.
A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12.
There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms;
- within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1
- within the public toilets on Platform 12.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
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Wifi
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Annotation
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AvailableYes
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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 Details
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Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
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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
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0345 165 2030W2 6AA -
Operator NameAPCOA Parking (UK) Limited
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces152
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Number Accessible Spaces7
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Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is chargeable for all vehicles
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces682
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
On platform 8/9 and 10
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Annotation
Spaces are available on platforms 8, 9, 10 & 11 for all station users.
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TypeCompounds
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
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Staff Help Available
Assistance is available to and from platforms. Please contact customer services of the appropriate train operator, 48 hours in advance: Great Western Railway - 0800 197 1329 Heathrow Express - 0208 757 2700.
Our Passenger Assistance meeting point is in our station reception area by Platform 1 and is open 7 days a week from 07:00 - 23:00. From 23:00 - 07:00, passengers requiring assistance can call the Shift Station Manager on 07799 337435. The meeting point for Passenger Assist during these hours will be on Platform 1 outside the Passenger Assist / Station Reception and The Taxi Rank area.
There are information and help points phones throughout the station, including platforms and Taxi ranks. They are large circular White and Yellow phones.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
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Accessible Public Telephones
Main Concourse
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
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Step Free Access
Disabled passengers can access all areas of the station via lifts and escalators. There is level access to all platforms including access to the London Underground via lifts and escalators.
All exits in the station are able to be accessed by disabled passengers.
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Ticket GatesYes
Platforms 1, 8 & 9 don't have ticket gates but all gates are wide have access
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
There is a staffed drop-off point at the Taxi Deck above Platform 12.
Mobility assistance is available from this point. It is preferred if this assistance is booked in advance on 0800 197 1329.
Opening Times
Monday - Friday 07:00 - 23:00
Saturday & Sunday 07:00 - 23:00.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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First Class lounge
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Details
Located
Platform 1.
Tickets Accepted
All First Class.
Facilities
The First Class lounge offers the choice of a modern, comfortable bar area or the traditional, Victorian feel lounge.
The modern extension has armchairs and tables with a bar offering complimentary refreshments. It also has workstations with access to the Internet.
There is a large screen TVs showing Sky News and also a departures board showing train times.
The Victorian lounge offers old world splendour and comfort, with large armchairs and soft lighting, making it the perfect area to relax.
There is also a pre-bookable conference room which can seat up to eight people. Call 0207 313 1109 for more information.
Refreshments
Bar offering complimentary refreshments.
Wi-Fi
Available.
Showers
No.
Concessions for Standard Class sleeper customers
Yes.
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