Runcorn East to Thorpe-le-Soken Train Tickets & Timetables

Runcorn East to Thorpe-le-Sokenby train on average takes 5 hrs 2 mins

Runcorn East to Thorpe-le-Soken one way only

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Trains depart every 52 minutes
First train leaves Runcorn East at 04:10
Last train leaves Runcorn East at 20:11

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Runcorn East to Thorpe-le-Soken train times

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Station Message

TfW Penalty Fare Zone Expansion

This station is within the TfW Penalty Fare Zone. For more information visit tfw.wales/penalty-fares.

Runcorn East facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for AW
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  No
- Station Buffet
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Runcorn East station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  The rail replacement bus stop is on the main road near the station car park.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333 211 202
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Transport for Wales
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333211202
- Operator Name
  
  Local Authority
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  50
- Charges
  
  Free
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  0
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  16
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  A total of 16 spaces are provided at the station in two locations. Both platforms have a joint waiting/cycle shelter in which there are 4 Sheffield stands providing parking for up to 16 bicycles.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03333 211202
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  Yes
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. Ticket machines have touchscreen controls.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  No
  
  Located outside the ticket office on the wall
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  
  Category B2.
  Step free access to Platform 1 (to Chester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient.
  Step free access to Platform 2 (to Manchester) via a ramp with handrails and a steep gradient.
  Access between both platforms is via a footbridge.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  There is an unmarked location in the car park.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  No

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

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  No
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Tickets can be collected on Smartcard at this station
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for LE
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- 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.
- Station Buffet
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  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.
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Thorpe-le-Soken station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the entrance to the station carpark.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- 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.
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
- 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.
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  Yes
  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
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- 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 Name
  
  National Car Parks Ltd
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  65
- Charges
  
  Off-peak: £5.20
  Daily: £6.30
  Weekly: £25.00
  Monthly: £115.00
  Three Monthly: £330.00
  Annual: £1,145.00
  Saturday: £4.20
  Sunday: £4.20
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  1
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  38
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- 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.
- Type
  
  Stands
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 028 28 78
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- 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
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 06:30 to 21:30
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Please note, in order to prevent any antisocial behaviour we are not accepting cash payments at this station's ticket machines until further notice.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Nearest stations with more facilities
  
  Clacton-on-Sea
  
  Colchester
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- 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
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Runcorn Eastto Thorpe-le-SokenFrom £101.90

Runcorn East to Thorpe-le-Sokenby train on average takes 5 hrs 2 mins

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