Trains from Preston (Lancs)
to London Waterloo
From £51.00
Preston (Lancs) to London Waterlooby train on average takes 3 hrs 1 mins
Preston (Lancs) to London Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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
The following escalators are out of use at London Waterloo station:
- One of the four escalators at Exit 2 is out of use. Access to Jubilee line can be made via the alternative escalators at Exit 2.
- Two of the escalator in Waterloo International Terminal London Underground Level is out of use.Access to the Siding and Underground can be made via lift or the main concourse.
- The escalator on Platform 20 is out of use.Access to the Siding and Underground can be made via lift or the main concourse.
- The escalator on Platform 24 is out of use.Access to the Siding and Underground can be made via lift or the main concourse.
London Waterloo 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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Oyster Comments
Only Oyster pay as you go top-ups are available from self-service ticket machine(s)
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
London Waterloo ticket office can issue new smartcards and sell tickets to smartcards including Flexi Seasons.
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TravelcardZone 1
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for NR
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Luggage
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Contact Detailshttps://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations
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AvailableYes
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Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
All platforms are partially or fully covered with a canopy.
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Station BuffetYes
Station concourse
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ToiletsYes
The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiYes
Free public Wi-Fi is available at the station
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Post BoxYes
Located on the concourse
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Atm MachineYes
Located on concourse
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ShopsYes
A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
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Wifi
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Annotation
Free public Wi-Fi is available at the station
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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
Url: https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/lost-property0207 401 7861 -
Operator NameSouth Western Railway
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
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Information Services Open
Please be aware that the station is closed to the public overnight with no waiting facilities available.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Passengers travelling on journeys from London Waterloo who require information or assistance are advised to approach a member of staff or visit the information point in the centre of the main concourse.
Staffed information points are located on the main concourse until 21:00 daily.
A map of Waterloo station is available from South Western Railway Assisted Travel team (0800 52 82 100)
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Contact Details0345 165 2030
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Operator NameAPCOA Parking (UK) Limited
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces27
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Number Accessible Spaces2
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Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled passengers parking in disabled spaces displaying a valid International Blue Badge
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces573
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
Also available:
- on platforms 9 and 10
- on platforms 11 and 12
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Annotation
Please return to your bike within 2 weeks. Abandoned cycles are regularly removed from the racks and those that remain unclaimed are sent for disposal or donated to charitable schemes.
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TypeStands
Racks
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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
Please visit the information point in the centre of the concourse for information and assistance.
Disability assistance can be arranged in advance by contacting South Western Railway on 0800 52 82 100 between 06:00 and 22:00 or by emailing [email protected]
It is preferred if assistance is arranged 24 hours in advance.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 04:45 to 01:05
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Two lowered ticket office counters can be found at windows 1 & 14 in the ticket office.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
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Accessible toiletsYes
The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
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Step Free Access
There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities.
Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
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Ticket GatesYes
- There are ticket gates to all platforms.
- All platforms can be accessed by wide ticket gates.
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Accessible bays are available near the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach . For any assistance contact reception located next to drop off point on arrival. Passengers may also book assistance in advance by contacting South Western Railway Customer Services Centre on 0845 6000650. (Open 6am-10pm)
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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