Trains from Preston (Lancs)
to Thorpe-le-Soken
From £61.00
Preston (Lancs) to Thorpe-le-Sokenby train on average takes 4 hrs 38 mins
Preston (Lancs) to Thorpe-le-Soken 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 20:01
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Preston (Lancs) to Thorpe-le-Soken 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
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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
Thorpe-le-Soken station has no step free access. Interchange between trains here is possible if assistance is requested either on board or is pre-booked, however passengers arriving at the station who wish to travel on Greater Anglia train services are required to cross to the two platforms via a stepped footbridge. Mobility impaired passengers or those with heavy luggage are therefore advised to travel from Clacton-on-Sea or Kirby Cross stations.
Thorpe-le-Soken facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeNo
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
Tickets can be collected on Smartcard at this station
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
The main waiting room is directly opposite the bottom of the footbridge steps that lead to / from Platforms 1 and 2. Another waiting room is located next to the female toilets on Platform 2.
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsYes
The toilets are located in the station building next to the former signal box, with male toilets accessed from Platform 1 and female toilets accessed from Platform 2.
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
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Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the entrance to the station carpark.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The toilets are located in the station building next to the former signal box, with male toilets accessed from Platform 1 and female toilets accessed from Platform 2.
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Detailshttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Information Services Open
Welcome Hosts are based at this station and while they do travel to other stations on the route as well, they are on duty as per the timings shown above. Help points are also available for customers to use 24/7.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Help points can be found at the following location(s):
- At the entrance to the station and adjacent to the accessible car parking bays, fixed to the brick wall
- Platform 1 - At the bottom of the footbridge steps, fixed to the brick wall on the outside of the waiting room
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
Email Address: [email protected]
Url: https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/thorpe-le-soken-stn-g-anglia/0345 050 7080 -
Operator NameNational Car Parks Ltd
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces65
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ChargesOff-peak: £5.20
Daily: £6.30
Weekly: £25.00
Monthly: £115.00
Three Monthly: £330.00
Annual: £1,145.00
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Number Accessible Spaces1
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces38
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
There are three cycle stands next to the station entrance, and a further 32 sheltered cycle parking spaces are located between the station entrance and the footbridge steps.
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TypeStands
Racks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 028 28 78
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help Available
Assistance at this station is provided by a staff member during staffing hours. On board conductors also operate on this route and can provide assistance to board and alight at all times. Booking is recommended.
What assistance is available for customers using this station?
- Board and alight
- Ramp assistance (although please be aware that this station has no step free access)
- Luggage (on and off train only)
- Ticket sale on board
How can Turn Up And Go (TUAG) assistance be requested by customers using this station?
- By speaking with a member of station staff
- By calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)
- By selecting the help button on the ticket machine at this station
- By using one of the two Help Points at this station
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:30 to 21:30
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Please note, in order to prevent any antisocial behaviour we are not accepting cash payments at this station's ticket machines until further notice.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
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Nearest stations with more facilitiesClacton-on-SeaColchester
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
Thorpe-le-Soken station has no step free access. Interchange between trains here is possible if assistance is requested either on board or is pre-booked, however passengers arriving at the station who wish to travel on Greater Anglia train services are required to cross to the two platforms via a stepped footbridge. Mobility impaired passengers or those with heavy luggage are therefore advised to travel from Clacton-on-Sea or Kirby Cross stations.
This station is a category C station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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