Preston (Lancs) to Purley Oaks Train Tickets & Timetables

Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Purley Oaksby train on average takes 3 hrs 45 mins

Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Purley Oaks one way only

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Trains depart every 52 minutes
First train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 05:33
Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 20:01

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Preston (Lancs) to Purley Oaks train times

| Last updated: 11:23:56

Departs	Arrives	Train	Duration
12:00 Preston (Lancs) On Time	15:34 Purley Oaks On Time	Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast	3h 34m, 2 changes
13:01 Preston (Lancs) On Time	16:34 Purley Oaks On Time	Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast	3h 33m, 2 changes
14:01 Preston (Lancs) On Time	17:34 Purley Oaks On Time	Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast	3h 33m, 2 changes
15:01 Preston (Lancs) On Time	18:34 Purley Oaks On Time	Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast	3h 33m, 2 changes
16:01 Preston (Lancs) On Time	19:34 Purley Oaks On Time	Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast	3h 33m, 2 changes

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 Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for VT
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  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 toilets
  
  Yes
  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 Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Preston station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- 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 toilets
  
  Yes
  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 Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Avanti West Coast Lost Property
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  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 gates
  
  No
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/parking
  
  PR1 8AP
- Operator Name
  
  Avanti West Coast
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  1025
- Charges
  
  Daily: £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 Spaces
  
  18
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  246
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Annotation
  
  Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
  9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
- Type
  
  Compounds
  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 hours
  
  Mon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  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 Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Purley Oaks facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Oystercard Topup
  
  Yes
- Oyster Comments
  
  Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine. Oyster Cards cannot be purchased at this station.
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Southern website.
- Travelcard
  
  Zone 6
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for SN
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  There are heated waiting areas located on platform 3, during staffed hours.
- Station Buffet
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  Located on platform 3.
  These toilets are open during staffed hours.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Southern website.
- Rail replacement locations
  
  https://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/RWKOk7d571iherUV896Hq/79efc1078eb03183e277a7d8e576b1af/2023-09_CI_SN_RRB_PUO_DR.pdf
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Located on platform 3.
  These toilets are open during staffed hours.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Annotation
  If you have lost something at a Southern station or onboard a Southern train, please visit the Southern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
  Some Southern 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.
  If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- Contact Details
  If you have lost something at one of our stations or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
  As some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below), you should also consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
  If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
  
  Url: https://www.southernrailway.com/lostproperty
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Southern
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  The Assistance Meeting Point is in the subway next to the stairs to platform 3.
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/southern/
  
  01895 262122
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA Parking UK
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  68
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  2
- 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 Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  80
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Located outside the front of the station.
  Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- Type
  
  Stands
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  For help with planning your journey, or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline on:
  - Phone - 0800 138 1016
  - Textphone - 0800 138 1018
  https://www.southernrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 06:30 to 13:20, 15:10 to 18:40
  Sat 07:16 to 14:10
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  All Southern 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 Access
  
  Yes
  A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station.
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
- Step Free Access
  
  This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access.
  The Assistance Meeting Point is in the subway next to the stairs to platform 3.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  Whilst there is no dedicated area, there is ample space for impaired mobility set down / pick up in the car park
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  No

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Trains from Preston (Lancs) Train Stationto Purley OaksFrom £56.00

Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Purley Oaksby train on average takes 3 hrs 45 mins

Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Purley Oaks one way only

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