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Stalybridge Train Station

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On the Huddersfield Line, the station serves the Greater Manchester town of Stalybridge and saw its first passengers in the winter of 1845, with those initial few footfalls becoming nearly 1.25 million annually today.

Stalybridge Station has undergone many redesigns throughout the years, the majority being between 1998 and 2012, much of the original still remains intact. It’s one of the few English stations that has won awards from CAMRA and English Heritage for its sympathetic restoration projects and well-kept appearance. The most recent refurbishment cost around 20 million pounds and has given passengers lifts to all five platforms - two platforms being added as part of the redesign, new waiting rooms, clearer signage, and improved signalling. The station frontage now offers a clean-lined glass entrance hall, contrasting impressively with the Victorian red brick of the main building.

Whether your trip to Stalybridge is for work or leisure, there are a range of money saving options available, including Anytime tickets, giving you the flexibility to pick your own timetable, or the Family and Friends Travelcard for those taking the kids for a day out.

How far is Manchester Airport from Stalybridge Station?

The train journey from Stalybridge Station to Manchester Airport takes approximately 40 minutes.

How far is the walk from Stalybridge Station to Stalybridge town centre?

Via Stamford Street, the walk will take you about five minutes.

What are the car park facilities at Stalybridge Station?

With spaces for 12 vehicles, including wider parking bays and blue badge spaces, the station car park is open 24 hours a day.

Are there secure bike storage facilities at Stalybridge Station?

Stalybridge Station has storage facilities for 19 bicycles.

What facilities are available at Stalybridge Station?

  • Toilets - including baby changing facilities
  • Station Buffet
  • Shops
  • Telephones - coins and card
  • Disabled Access - the whole station is step-free, and there are also ramps, wheelchair and Induction Loops available

What popular destinations are accessible from Stalybridge Station?

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Scarborough Train Station

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Formally Scarborough Central, the station now serving the Yorkshire town of Scarborough, was opened in 1845, and when over fifteen thousand people watched the first trains, named Lion and Hudson, haul their loads into Scarborough, the town immediately saw a population boost. Visitors would arrive from around the country by train to enjoy the sea air and experience the beneficial qualities of the spa water. As a result, in 1883, more platforms were added, along with a new ticket office, and improved waiting rooms, increasing the station’s passenger capacity.

Today, Scarborough Station has a footfall of almost one million people, with many still arriving to take a break in the wonderfully rejuvenating seaside resort.

If you’re heading for the popular resort of Scarborough for a weekend break or a day out, Northern’s money-saving deals will help. Offers include Off-Peak tickets and Advance options if you like planning ahead.

How far is Scarborough train station from the beach?

Scarborough Station is the closest one to the beach and only takes about ten minutes to walk - so a short stroll before you can enjoy the sand between your toes!

How much is the train from York to Scarborough?

If you’re travelling from York to the ever-popular Scarborough, it’ll take around 50 minutes to travel the 35 miles, and cost from £8.00. With more than 30 trains travelling this route daily, there’s plenty of options

How far is the walk from Scarborough Station to Scarborough town centre?

It takes around five minutes to walk between the station and Scarborough town centre.

Does Scarborough Station have car park facilities?

Scarborough Station has spaces for up to 84 vehicles, including blue badge facilities and wider parking bays.

Are there secure bike storage facilities at Scarborough Station?

On platform 3 there are spaces for 26 bikes with both shelter and CCTV available.

What facilities are available at Scarborough Station?

  • Toilets - including baby changing facilities
  • Station Buffet
  • Telephones - coins and card
  • Disabled Access - the whole station is step-free, and wheelchairs, ramps and Induction Loops are readily available

What popular destinations are available from Scarborough Station?

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Retford Train Station

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First opened in 1849, Retford Station serves the picturesque Nottinghamshire market town of Retford. With the Chesterfield Canal and the wonderfully named River Idle running nearby, the town is much admired by American author Bill Bryson, who described it as charming and delightful, while Monty Python mainstay, Michael Palin, frequently talks about his visits to Retford as a child to trainspot. With famous locomotives, such as the Flying Scotsman, using the tracks, the East Coast Main Line and the Sheffield to Lincoln Line remain very busy today.

This Grade II listed building has an impressive history, with The Retford Times in 1913, publishing the memoirs of a local man who recalled that "the Duke and Duchess of Portland, Duke and Duchess of Newcastle, Earl and Countess Manvers, Earl and Countess of Yarborough, the Earl and Countess of Galway, the Foljambes, Laycocks, Denisons, Huntsmans etc” would all use Retford Station. He especially remembered the tall, graceful Russian Wolfhounds owned by the Duchess of Newcastle, stepping lightly from the carriage, accompanying their mistress.

If you’re going to Retford Station for business or pleasure, there are lots of money-saving special offers designed to make life easier. Northern, in their commitment to help, give discounts on group travel with Duo tickets saving you up to 25% and Senior travel for the over-60s. Check out the rest and see what you could save.

How many train stations are in Retford?

Retford only has one station serving the town; however, there are four platforms within the one station, with one way heading towards London, one to Hull, Bradford, and Skipton, and two serving the Skipton to Hull lines.

How far is Retford from Sheffield?

It takes approximately 35 minutes to travel between Retford and Sheffield, a distance of 22 miles, with around 30 trains making this journey every day.

How far is the walk from Retford Station to Retford town centre?

Taking only ten minutes, the walk from Retford Station into the town centre leads you down the quiet Cobwell Road.

Does Retford Station have car park facilities?

Remaining open 24/7, the car park has spaces for 85 cars, including wider bays and blue badge facilities.

Are there secure bike storage facilities at Retford Station?

With spaces for 38 bikes, the storage facilities included shelter and CCTV.

What facilities are available at Retford Station?

  • Toilets - including baby changing facilities
  • Station Buffet
  • Postbox
  • Telephones - coins and card
  • Disabled Access - the whole station is step-free, and ramps, wheelchairs and Induction Loops are all available

What popular destinations are available from Retford Station?

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Middlesbrough Train Station

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Serving the busy Yorkshire town of Middlesbrough, nearly one and a half million passengers come through the station’s doors annually. Originally a wooden shed, the station opened in 1830, and with the town’s increasing population, by 1847 new buildings were needed, further being expanded in 1877, incorporating new, larger constructions. Fortunately, the glorious gothic ironwork still exists today and can be enjoyed by visitors to the station who look skywards. The innovative elliptical glass roof design, sadly, was damaged in a German bombing raid in 1942 and had to be replaced.

In 2017 Middlesbrough Station enjoyed yet another renovation to repair exterior stonework, and in the process, a new ticket office, information screens and an upgraded car park were included.

Middlesbrough is a great destination for a day out with the children or shopping with a mate. Make use of Northern’s money saving travel deals, including the Family and Friends Railcard, or the couple-friendly Duo ticket.

How far is it to Middlesbrough Station from Durham Airport?

It takes about 45 minutes to get from Middlesbrough Station to the airport at Durham.

How much is the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastle?

Taking approximately one hour, the journey from Middlesbrough to Newcastle by train can cost as little as £4.00 but check Northern’s money-saving bargains to see how much else you can save.

How long is the walk from Middlesbrough Station to Middlesbrough city centre?

The walk between the station and Middlesbrough town centre takes around 5 minutes, following Albert Road.

What car parking facilities does Middlesbrough Station have?

The car park has 135 spaces, including wide bays and blue badge facilities.

Are there secure bike storage facilities at Middlesbrough Station?

Middlesbrough Station offers spaces for 42 bikes within the station and on the platforms.

What facilities does Middlesbrough Station have?

  • Toilets - including baby changing facilities
  • Station Buffet
  • Shops
  • Postbox
  • Telephones - coins and card
  • Disabled Access - step-free access throughout, with wheelchairs, ramps and Induction Loops available

What popular destinations are can be travelled to from Middlesbrough Station?

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South Bank Train Station

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South Bank Station, on the outskirts of the northern town of Middlesbrough, opened in 1984 to serve the surrounding industrial sector. On the Tees Valley Line, between Saltburn and Bishop Aukland, the current station was preceded by Eston, which occupied the site from 1853.

Enjoying a footfall of nearly 30,000 passengers every year, South Bank’s two platforms have undergone a major refurbishment in recent years with improved waiting facilities, complete with CCTV, clearer signage and a new PA system, making it easier for passengers to hear the announcements.

If you’re travelling to South Bank or Middlesbrough by train, you’ll find it easy to save money with the range of available Northern tickets, such as Off-Peak, for catching the train outside the busy commuter times, or Advance fares if you’re happy to plan ahead.

How far is South Bank train Station from Teesside Airport?

The journey takes approximately an hour between South Bank Station and Teeside Airport.

Do trains stop at Teesside Airport?

Trains stop at Teesside Airport Station throughout the day, and although it’s one of the least used stations in England serving around 300 passengers, it offers a regular service to and from the airport.

How far is the walk from South Bank Station to South Bank town centre?

Taking Normanby Road, you can walk from South Bank Station to the town centre in around ten minutes.

Does South Bank Station have car or bike parking facilities?

Unfortunately, South Bank lacks both car or bike spaces for parking.

What facilities are available at South Bank Station?

Disabled Access - the station is partially step-free and has Induction Loops and ramps available.

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Irlam Train Station

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The original station, which opened in 1873, lay in the path of Manchester Ship Canal’s construction site, which resulted in the station being resited, prior to the Canal opening in 1894. Raising the station and tracks, and moving them parallel to the original site, allowed both services to exist successfully together.

Seeing more than a quarter of a million passengers every year, the station serves Irlam, a commuter town within the Manchester area. Once famous for its steel production, and the subsequent transportation of the goods, the station building fell into a state of dereliction, remaining that way for over 25 years. Finally, it was renovated in 2015, and a popular railway style cafe designed in its place.

If you are visiting the region, there are a wide range of money-saving special offers from Northern, including Advance tickets, and the popular Senior Railcard.

Who owns Irlam Station?

Irlam Station, in Greater Manchester, is owned and managed by Northern, like many of the stations in this region.

How far is Irlam train Station from Manchester Airport?

Taking a little over an hour, it’s easy to jump on the train from Irlam to Manchester Airport.

How far is the walk from Irlam Station to Irlam town centre?

Walking down Station Road and Liverpool Road, you’ll reach Irlam town centre in around 10 minutes.

Does Irlam Station have car park facilities?

Including blue badge spaces, the station has facilities for 16 vehicles.

Are there secure bike storage facilities at Irlam Station?

Irlam Station has no facilities for bike storage.

What facilities are available at Irlam Station?

Disabled Access - the station has step-free access in certain areas and also has ramps and Induction Loops available

What popular destinations are available from Irlam Station?

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Macclesfield Train Station

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Serving Macclesfield in Cheshire, this station lies on the West Coast Main Line, between Manchester and Stafford. First opened in July of 1873, it now sees almost two million people through its doors annually.

Macclesfield played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution, with over 70 water, and later steam, powered mills in the district to spin the silk that was imported from China. Although the spun silk was woven into the most beautiful fabrics, silk covered buttons were the main industry. Today the town’s museums are home to some of the machines that built Macclesfield’s economy centuries ago.

The station buildings are designed in the modernist style of the ‘50s, the stark utilitarian architecture creating a solid reliability that’s reflected in many of the stations along the West Coast Main Line. In 2007 Macclesfield Station was awarded the ‘Best Kept Station in Cheshire Award’, and the plaque is on proud display in the foyer.

Whether for business or pleasure, if you’re going to Macclesfield, Northern’s money saving tickets will make a difference. Save on the Day deals are perfect for last minute trips, while Advance tickets work well for those who are organised and like to plan ahead.

Does Macclesfield Station have barriers?

Macclesfield Station doesn’t have wide barriers preventing access to the platforms, but platforms 1 and 2 have markings that are tactile for additional safety measures. These are placed at the edge of the platforms.

How far is Macclesfield Station from Manchester Airport?

Catching the train from Macclesfield to Manchester Airport takes approximately 50 minutes.

How far is the walk from Macclesfield train Station to Macclesfield town centre?

Following Buxton Road, it will take about five minutes to walk into Macclesfield from the station.

Does Macclesfield Station have car park facilities?

Yes, the station has facilities to cater for 71 cars, including wide access spaces and blue badge facilities.

Are there secure bike storage facilities at Macclesfield Station?

There are sheltered spaces for 33 bikes, which are covered by CCTV for added security.

What facilities are available at Macclesfield Station?

  • Toilets - including baby changing facilities
  • Station Buffet
  • Shops
  • Telephones - coins and card
  • Disabled Access - the whole station is step-free, and wheelchairs, ramps and Induction Loops are available

What popular destinations are available from Macclesfield train Station?

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Alnmouth Train Station

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This station, also known as Alnmouth for Alnwick, lies just outside this picturesque Northumberland town and was built in the summer of 1847. Travelling on the East Coast Main Line allows you to enjoy the calming view of the North Sea to the East in this glorious part of the country.

Serving around half a million passengers every year, Alnmouth Station once played an important role in the grain industry. However, as leisure time became more valuable, tourists would arrive by train to experience the beautiful sandy beaches and stunning countryside, escaping from the smog-filled industrialised Northern cities for a weekend. It’s still a popular holiday resort with visitors travelling many miles to breathe in the fresh sea air.

Whether you’re going to Alnmouth for business or for a family day out, Northern has a range of cheap tickets that are perfect for your trip. These include the Family and Friends Railcard and Off-Peak tickets if you want a quieter train ride.

How far is the walk to the city centre from Alnmouth Station?

With the football field on your right, the walk from the station to Alnmouth town centre takes around 10 minutes.

Does Alnmouth Station have car park facilities?

With 76 car parking spaces, the facilities are open 24 hours a day.

Are there secure bike storage facilities at Alnmouth Station?

The 16 spaces are covered and include the added security of CCTV.

How far is it from Alnmouth Station to Alnwick?

It is approximately 3 miles from Alnmouth Station to Alnwick, home of Alnwick Castle, the filming location for the first two Harry Potter films.

What facilities are available at Alnmouth Station?

  • Toilets
  • Telephones - coins and card
  • Disabled Access - the whole station is step-free, while ramps, wheelchairs and Induction Loops are all available

What popular destinations are available from Alnmouth Station?

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Lincoln Train Station

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Formerly known as Lincoln Central, this station, opened in winter 1948, serves the city of Lincoln. Seeing almost 2 million passengers through its doors every year, the station has a history as rich and diverse as the town itself.

Designed in the Tudor revival style of architecture, with distinctive yellow brickwork, stone grey dressings and warm blue slate roofing tiles, it was granted its Grade II listing in 1990. A total of five platforms, it has experienced several major improvement works over the years it has occupied this site. New footbridges, improved facilities and a beautiful pedestrianised plaza just outside the main entrance, all help this station continue its usefulness for many years to come.

Whatever your reason for visiting Lincoln, Northern has a wide range of budget-friendly ticket offers, including our Veterans Railcard for former members of the armed forces, and Duo tickets if you’re travelling with a friend.

How far is it from Lincoln Station to Humberside Airport?

It takes around an hour and a half to get from the station to Humberside Airport.

How far is the walk from Lincoln Station to the city centre?

If you head down Sincil Street it only takes a ten-minute stroll to get to Lincoln city centre from the train station.

Does Lincoln Station have car park facilities?

Lincoln Station has 138 car parking bays, including blue badge facilities and wider spaces.

Are there secure bike storage facilities at Lincoln Station?

The 60 bike parking spaces include CCTV for extra security.

How many platforms are there at Lincoln Station?

Lincoln Station has a total of 5 platforms, 2 of which are bay platforms that are used for daytime stabling of trains.

Are there direct trains from Lincoln to London?

Yes, there are 12 direct trains that travel from Lincoln to London per day.

What facilities are available at Lincoln Station?

  • Toilets
  • Shops
  • Postbox
  • Telephones - coins and card
  • Disabled Access - the whole station is step-free, and wheelchairs, ramps and Induction Loops are readily available

What popular destinations are available from Lincoln Station?

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Dent Train Station

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Serving the villages of Dent, Cowgill and South Lakeland, Dent Station lies on the Settle and Carlisle line and was opened in 1877. It’s the highest station in England at an altitude of 1,150 ft (350 m) and overlooks the village more than 400 ft (120 m) below.

During the 1970s the Grade II listed station buildings were transformed into an outdoor pursuits centre, offering places for pupils who took part in caving, potholing, map reading and other survivalist courses. With minimal facilities, the gloriously traditional stone buildings have settled into the Yorkshire countryside as though they had been here as the Moors evolved.

Dent makes a great base for exploring Yorkshire and with Northern’s commitment to eco-friendly travel, bike carrying facilities are being created across our trains, allowing you to enjoy the countryside by bike.

How far is the walk from Dent Station to the village centre?

It takes around 15 minutes to walk down the steep hill into the village of Dent, going via Lea Yeat Brow.

Does Dent Station have car park facilities?

The station has 8 car parking spaces that are open all day, every day, but lacks bike storage facilities.

How far is Dent Station from Dent?

Dent Station is around 4 miles from Dent.

What facilities are available at Dent Station?

Disabled Access - step-free access through part of the station, ramps and Induction Loops available.

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