Trains from Whaley Bridge
to Gatwick Airport
From £57.30
Whaley Bridge to Gatwick Airportby train on average takes 5 hrs 15 mins
Whaley Bridge to Gatwick Airport one way only
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Route info - Did you know!
- Trains depart every 23 minutes
- First train leaves Whaley Bridge at 06:31
- Last train leaves Whaley Bridge at 19:33
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Station Message
From 16 January, Engineering works being undertaken to replace a bridge may affect roads around the station, please check before you travel. In addition to this, train services on 18-28 February will be replaced by road vehicles.
Whaley Bridge 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 Room
Waiting room available during booking office hours, and canopies at all times
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsNo
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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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Rail replacement locations
For Buxton - bus stop opposite the Joddrell Arms Pub on Market Street, for Manchester bus stop outside the Joddrell Arms Pub at the bottom of the station approach road.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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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 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 gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
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Operator NameNorthern
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces30
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Charges£2.00
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces8
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Station entrance
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Annotation
8 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 06:50 to 13:25
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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 TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Step Free Access
- Category B Station
The station forecourt/car park slopes steeply upwards from its entrance at the junction of Market street and Reservoir Road. Access to the Buxton platform is step-free via a tarmac footpath along the front of the station building to a gate onto the platform, or via 10 steps up to the ticket office then one step down onto the platform. Step-free access to the Manchester platform is via a sloping path from Station View and through a gate onto the platform. A stepped footbridge connects the two platforms. However there is a large gap between the train and platform on both platforms.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesNo
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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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Gatwick Airport 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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Oystercard TopupYes
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Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine.
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Southern or Thameslink 'Key' smartcards, please visit their websites.
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Penalty Fares
Url: https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/on-board/penalty-faresSNTLGX
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Luggage
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Available in the airport terminal. Visit the London Gatwick Airport website for more information.
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Contact Details
Available in the airport terminal. Visit the London Gatwick Airport website for more information.
Url: https://www.gatwickairport.com/premium-services/luggage-storage.html -
AvailableYes
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaNo
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Waiting RoomYes
Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
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TrolleysYes
Luggage trolleys are available in the airport terminal. However, these are not available or allowed on the station platforms.
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
Platforms 1 and 2 and within the airport terminal.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesNo
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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 Gatwick Express website.
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Post BoxYes
Located in the Airport Terminal
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Atm MachineYes
Located outside the station as well as on concourse
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Bureau De ChangeYes
Available in the airport terminal.
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ShopsYes
Available in the airport terminal.
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/763iUfPbBQb9TyeeS2Wza2/881e3d65df09a37dd2852ad3674d6135/2023-09_CI_GX_RRB_GTW_DR.pdf
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Platforms 1 and 2 and within the airport terminal.
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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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Annotation
If you have lost something at our station or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below) or other operators services will call at Gatwick Airport. 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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Contact Details0345 850 1530
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AvailableYes
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Operator NameGatwick Express Lost Property
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
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Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Contact Detailshttps://www.gatwickairport.com/parking.html
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Operator NameGatwick Airport
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NameAirport Car Park
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Spaces0
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Spaces Note
Blue Badge parking spaces are available at Gatwick Airport.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces0
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ShelteredNo
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CctvNo
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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 138 1016
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help Available
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. On-train staff are also available to assist you on and off some services.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopNo
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms.
The assistance meeting point is at the assistance desk on the main concourse.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Assistance is available within the station, and from the station to the airport. More effective help can be given if you call 48 hours in advance. Please contact the Gatwick Express assisted travel team for further information.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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