Preston (Lancs) to Ravensbourne Train Tickets & Timetables

Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Ravensbourneby train on average takes 3 hrs 51 mins

Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Ravensbourne one way only

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Trains depart every 26 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 Ravensbourne train times

| Last updated: 17:30:37

Departs	Arrives	Train	Duration
17:59 Preston (Lancs) On Time	21:47 Ravensbourne On Time	Off-Peak Single, Virgin Trains	3h 48m, 2 changes
19:07 Preston (Lancs) On Time	22:47 Ravensbourne On Time	Off-Peak Single, Virgin Trains	3h 40m, 2 changes
19:18 Preston (Lancs) On Time	23:47 Ravensbourne On Time	Off-Peak Single, Virgin Trains	4h 29m, 3 changes
20:01 Preston (Lancs) On Time	23:57 Ravensbourne On Time	Off-Peak Single, Virgin Trains	3h 56m, 3 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

Ravensbourne 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 Thameslink website.
- Travelcard
  
  Zone 4
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for TL
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  No
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  There is a heated waiting area on platform 2, open during staffed hours.
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  Find WiFi Hotspots around this station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  https://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/7jju8vCygp9RAccU8mzDvH/f94110b1c61c6f149220902ff259c95e/2025-01_CI_TL_RRB_RVB_DR.pdf
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Annotation
  If you have lost something at a Thameslink station or onboard a Thameslink train, please visit the Thameslink Website and use the webform to register your lost item.
  Some Thameslink 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.
- Available
  
  Yes
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  10
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Located outside the main station entrance.
  Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  For help with planning your journey or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on:
  - Email - customerservices@thameslinkrailway.com
  - Phone - 0800 058 2844
  - Textphone - 0800 138 1018
  https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
  Our Mobile Assistance Team is available to help you to complete your journey from this station if it is unstaffed.
  If you have not booked assistance and require help boarding at this station, then on arrival please contact this team by either:
  - pressing the 'emergency & assisted travel' Help Point button
  - calling us on the freephone number 0808 168 1238 - Please note this is for immediate assistance only
  - texting us on 07970 511077
  We will then arrange for our Mobile Assistance Team to reach you in good time before your train is scheduled to depart.
  Whether you pre-book your assistance or prefer more flexibility, we recommend arriving 20 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 06:40 to 13:20
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  All Thameslink 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. A Mobile Assistance team covers this station.
  You can arrange assistance by:
  - Pressing the "œemergency & assisted travel" button on a station Help Point
  - Calling our freephone number: 0808 168 1238 - Please note this is for immediate assistance only
  - Texting us on 07970 511077
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  
  This is a Category B3 station: Step free access to platform 2 only (towards Sevenoaks).
  The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
  This station does not have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  At the front of the station.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Preston (Lancs) Train Stationto RavensbourneFrom £56.00

Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Ravensbourneby train on average takes 3 hrs 51 mins

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