Trains from Whaley Bridge
to St Albans City
From £68.00
Whaley Bridge to St Albans Cityby train on average takes 4 hrs 54 mins
Whaley Bridge to St Albans City one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £68.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 15 minutes
- First train leaves Whaley Bridge at 06:31
- Last train leaves Whaley Bridge at 19:33
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Whaley Bridge to St Albans City train times
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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
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ -
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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St Albans City 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 ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit: www.thameslinkrailway.com/thekeysmartcard
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TL
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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 heated waiting area on each platform.
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
Toilets, including accessible toilets are available on platform 1 and platform 4.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
Post box available at station entrance
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Atm MachineYes
ATM located in station entrance
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ShopsYes
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/1uURs44rH9bRBobQvtwqlU/448531126121005604ef1e9bf3499a25/2024-06_CI_TL_RRB_SAC_DR.pdf
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Toilets, including accessible toilets are available on platform 1 and platform 4.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Wifi
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Annotation
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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.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Operator NamePlease visit www.thameslinkrailway.com/lostproperty and use the webform to register your lost item. If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in at any of our ticket offices.
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A Parking U K
Name: Station Way Multi Storey Car Park
Spaces: 606
Number Accessible Spaces: 4
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 ( A N P R), 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.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/thameslink/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24h -
Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A Parking U K
Name: Ridgmont Road Car Park
Spaces: 152
Number Accessible Spaces: 4
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 ( A N P R), 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.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/thameslink/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24h -
Car Park 3
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A Parking U K
Name: Victoria Street Multi Storey Car Park
Spaces: 816
Number Accessible Spaces: 13
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 ( A N P R), 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.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/thameslink/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24h
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces1150
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Station Way & Ridgmont Road
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
If you require assistance on your journey, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on: Email - [email protected] | Phone - 0800 058 2844 | 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 below.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Thameslink 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 so please check the station access note for further details
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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
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Step Free Access
This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms.
Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
At the front of the station and in the station car park.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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