Trains from Preston (Lancs) Train Station
to Tamworth
From £46.50
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Tamworthby train on average takes 1 hrs 36 mins
Preston (Lancs) Train Station to Tamworth one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £46.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 56 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 05:33
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) Train Station at 21:18
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Preston (Lancs) to Tamworth train times
| Last updated: 04:37:44
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:33 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 06:46 Tamworth On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 1h 13m, Direct | ||
06:00 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 07:55 Tamworth On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 1h 55m, 1 change | ||
07:18 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 08:55 Tamworth On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 1h 37m, 1 change | ||
08:17 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 09:55 Tamworth On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 1h 38m, 1 change | ||
09:18 Preston (Lancs) On Time | 10:55 Tamworth On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 1h 37m, 1 change |
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
Station Message
The lifts are out of order between platform 1 and platform 3 at Tamworth station.
All toilets are also out of order at this station.
Tamworth facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LM
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:10-20:00, Saturday 06:10-20:00 and Sunday 09:15-16:45. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- Accessible toiletsYes
N/A
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement vehicles will operate from the station entrance.
Please check your destination before boarding.
Please click here for walking directions from the station to the rail replacement bus stop.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:10-20:00, Saturday 06:10-20:00 and Sunday 09:15-16:45. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- Accessible toiletsYes
N/A
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableNo
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Information Services Open
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
2 Electric Vehicle charging points available. For more information visit the Pod Point website.
Email Address: customersupport.uk@sabagroup.com
Url: https://www.sabaparking.co.uk/car-park/tamworth-station-car-park0330 123 5247 - Operator NameSABA UK
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces323
- ChargesOff-peak: £7.00
Daily: £10.00
Weekly: £31.20
Monthly: £108.10
Annual: £864.30
Saturday: £7.00
Sunday: £7.00
Note:You"Öll be able to pay for parking in the following ways:
- The Saba Parking U K app
- Via the Saba Parking website
- The Pay on Foot machine(s) located within the car park (where applicable)
- Late Pay is available at this station car park. Allows you to pay up until midnight on the same day.
- Number Accessible Spaces10
- Accessible Spaces Note
Blue Badge holders can park free of charge but must register for a free parking permit, as described on the Saba Parking Blue Badge Portal. You must register prior to or on the same day as parking on the Saba Blue Badge Portal.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces50
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
On Platform 1
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 0248 997
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
This station is staffed part time. This means that during 'staff help available opening times' your assistance will be provided by station staff. Any other time, our on-train Conductors will provide your assistance onto the train.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:00 to 23:45
Sun 08:00 to 23:30 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
A Ticket Vending Machine is located at the station front.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available - A2B Taxis are at Tamworth Station on 01827 311 111. All taxis are accessible. Public waiting area for taxis
- Accessible Public Telephones
Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible toiletsYes
N/A
- Step Free Access
This station has been classified as a step-free access category A station. This means that this station has step-free access to all platforms. More information on the step-free classification system can be found at https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
The assistance meeting point is at the ticket office during 'staff help available opening times' When station staff aren't available, the assistance meeting point is on the platform where your service is due to depart. Our on-board conductors will help you onto the train, so please make sure you attract their attention as the train comes to a stop on the platform.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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