Trains from Preston (Lancs)
to Welwyn North
From £60.00
Preston (Lancs) to Welwyn Northby train on average takes 3 hrs 47 mins
Preston (Lancs) to Welwyn North one way only
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- Trains depart every 21 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 05:33
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 20:59
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Preston (Lancs) to Welwyn North 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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Welwyn North 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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Oyster Comments
Oyster cannot be used at this station.
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Great Northern website.
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Penalty Fares
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
A heated waiting room is available on platform 1, during staffed hours. There is a step to enter/exit.
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
Located by the main entrance, on platform 1. The toilets are open during staffed hours only.
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeNo
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TelephonesYes
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Wi FiNo
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 Great Northern website.
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ShopsYes
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/6ctlA5cZlWArrJNBW3k3ZB/54694123d4315aff97a2a3c965a4f7a4/2024-06_CI_GN_RRB_WLW_DR.pdf
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Located by the main entrance, on platform 1. The toilets are open during staffed hours only.
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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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Annotation
If you have lost something at a Great Northern station or onboard a Great Northern train, please visit the Great Northern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Great Northern 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.
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1, near the coffee shop.
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/great-northern/01895 262122 -
Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces253
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Number Accessible Spaces5
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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.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces42
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Located in both car parks.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
For help with planning your journey or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on:
- Phone - 0800 058 2844
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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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.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:25 to 20:15
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Great Northern 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.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available at the times listed. A Mobile Assistance team also 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
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
This is a Category B2 station: Step free to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via street with no pavement.
The Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1, near the coffee shop.
This station doesn't 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.
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
Located at both sides of the station
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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