Trains from St Helens Central
to Ely
From £95.40
St Helens Central to Ely by train on average takes 5 hrs 6 mins
St Helens Central to Ely one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £95.40
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 44 minutes
- First train leaves St Helens Central at 06:00
- Last train leaves St Helens Central at 18:02
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St Helens Central to Ely train times
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Station Message
The lifts are out of order between the platforms and the overbridge at St Helens Central station.
St Helens Central 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 IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupYes
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomYes
yes and shelter
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsYes
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off on Station forecourt (off Shaw Street).
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Accessible toiletsYes
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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 Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffIf the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060
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Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Platforms 1&2
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Contact Details
Car Park Charges: Free for Rail Users. £6.00 per day for Non-Rail Users. RingGo code 5704
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ -
Operator NameNorthern
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NameStation Car Park - FREE FOR RAIL USERS - MUST DISPLAY A PARKING PERMIT WHICH IS AVAILABLE FROM THE BOOKING OFFICE ON PURCHASE / PRODUCTION OF VALID RAIL TICKET
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Spaces129
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Number Accessible Spaces7
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Accessible Spaces Note
2 Electric Vehicle Charging spaces
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces10
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Platform 1
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Annotation
10 hoops
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:40 to 00:01
Sun 07:50 to 23:50 -
Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
- Category A Station
- Scooter Friendly Station
Level access to Wigan bound platform. Access by underground subway to Liverpool platform with steep ramps. Lift open for all services.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Ely facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
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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
There is a waiting room on platform 1 and a waiting room on platforms 2 and 3
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms and open when the station is staffed.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
Female toilets
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiYes
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Post BoxYes
Post box is located on Platform 1
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Tourist InformationNo
Ely town centre
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Atm MachineNo
Nearest ATM is at Tesco which is across the car park
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ShopsYes
Newsagent on platform 1. Large Tesco supermarket next door to the main car park
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Rail replacement locations
Replacement transport stop at station entrance
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms and open when the station is staffed.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Wifi
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AvailableYes
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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.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
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Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
Yes - from information point
Yes - from help point -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
On each platform
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 131
Number Accessible Spaces: 7
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid International Blue Badge
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
http://www.ncp.co.ukOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Off-peak: £7.50
Daily: £8.50
Weekly: £32.00
Monthly: £119.00
Three Monthly: £337.00
Annual: £1,181.00
Saturday: £6.00
Sunday: £6.00
Note:£12 Weekend fare (from 1000 Friday - 0400 Monday)
£60.00 Flexi ticket
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Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
Name: Premium Bay
Spaces: 4
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Annual: £1,680.00
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces330
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ShelteredYes
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CctvNo
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Location
In station car park
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TypeCompounds
Stands
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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 train service hours. Booking is recommended.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:15 to 01:00
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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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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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
This station has step free access to all platforms via a ramped subway.
This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
Assistance meeting point is the Ticket Office when open or the Supervisor's office on platform 1
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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