Trains from Preston (Lancs) Train Station
to Market Harborough
From £86.00
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Market Harboroughby train on average takes 3 hrs 35 mins
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Market Harborough one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £86.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 18 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 05:33
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 19:49
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Preston (Lancs) to Market Harborough 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
Market Harborough facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Collect and top your Smartcard at this location
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for EM
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Heated waiting rooms, along with sheltered platform waiting areas with accessible seating located on platform 1 (at the north end and centrally) and on platform 2 (centrally).
- Station BuffetYes
Cafe and vending machine.
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Buses leave from the Bay adjacent to the station car park.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 125678 - AvailableNo
- Operator NameEast Midlands Railway lost property office is located at Nottingham. We will try to contact the owner if they can be identified, the item will be kept for 3 months (unless it is perishable) and a record is kept.
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
£2.00 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230.
This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 125 678 - Operator NameEast Midlands Railway
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces314
- ChargesOff-peak: £6.00
Daily: £12.00
Weekly: £36.00
Monthly: £120.00
Three Monthly: £324.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.00
Sunday: £6.00
Note:£2.00 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230.
This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
- Number Accessible Spaces19
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces36
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Main entrance - Cycle Hub.
The Cycle hub will have reduced availability following recent vandalism. Station teams will open the temporary door between 06:00 and 20:00 daily. Please note, the door will not be locked during this time and access will not be available overnight. Please secure your cycles, and do not leave cycles overnight. Bicycles are left at own risk.
- Annotation
Customers provide own padlock
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 11 33 23
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Staff available to help
05.15 - 01.00 Mon - Fri
05.15 - 23.50 Sat
07.00 - 00.30 Sun
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 05:30 to 01:00
Sat 06:00 to 23:59
Sun 07:00 to 00:30 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
Category A station. Step free access is available to both platforms, via the ticket office for platform 1 or the new car park for platform 2. Please check which platform your train is due to depart from before arriving at the station.
Services to the north, including Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby normally depart from platform 1.
Services to London and stations south of Market Harborough normally depart from platform 2.
If you do need assistance to change platforms, we're happy to help. Please speak to a member of staff or use a Help Point in the station.
This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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