Trains from Garforth
to City Thameslink
From £29.20
Garforth to City Thameslinkby train on average takes 3 hrs 10 mins
Garforth to City Thameslink one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £29.20
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 15 minutes
- First train leaves Garforth at 06:11
- Last train leaves Garforth at 20:39
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Garforth to City Thameslink train times
| Last updated: 03:59:24
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
08:26 Garforth On Time | 11:43 City Thameslink On Time | Advance, Northern | 3h 17m, 4 changes | ||
08:43 Garforth On Time | 12:16 City Thameslink On Time | Super Off-Peak Single, TransPennine Express | 3h 33m, 4 changes | ||
09:05 Garforth On Time | 12:20 City Thameslink On Time | Super Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 15m, 4 changes | ||
09:10 Garforth On Time | 12:43 City Thameslink On Time | Advance, Northern | 3h 33m, 4 changes | ||
09:42 Garforth Canceled | 13:13 City Thameslink Canceled | Super Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 31m, 4 changes |
Station Message
The lift is out of order between platform 1 and the overbridge at Garforth.
Passengers requiring step-free access to board at Garforth towards York, Selby and Hull are advised to contact Northern's Customer Experience Centre on 0800 200 6060. Passengers wishing to get off at Garforth from Leeds are advised to travel on to East Garforth and return to Garforth from there.
Garforth facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
There is a waiting area in the booking office and a glass waiting room which is open during booking office times - both are situated on Platform 2.
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
The nearest public toilets are located in Safeway (5 minutes from Platform 1).
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement services pick up on Station Road at the car park entrance
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Platform 2
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Car park available and is located adjacent to platform 2.
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - NameStation Car Park
- Spaces250
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces5
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces9
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 2
- Annotation
Contact Leeds City Council for locker hire
- TypeLockers
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
Outside of staffing hours, please contact our customer experience centre 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560)
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:00 to 14:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accepts Cash & Cards
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
staff will come out of the office to assist
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
The footbridge provides access to the station by road. This is via Station Road, The drop-off point is at the front of the station. There are 2 accessible points to Platform 2 (Leeds bound platform) one is via a newly installed ramp adjacent to the ticket office door and the other access point is via an existing entrance adjacent to the fully accessible parking bays.
Level access to platform 1 (York-bound platform) is via lifts at the West end of the platform.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
City Thameslink facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Oystercard TopupYes
- Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine. Oyster Cards cannot be purchased at this station.
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Thameslink website.
- TravelcardZone 1
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TL
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
Seating is available on both platforms.
Please note that both platforms are underground.
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
- ToiletsYes
Located at the Ludgate Hill entrance.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard some trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Thameslink website.
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/3pwSm7bFcM5OzVQOteJ0dP/a6c5d9cbc18a18d8ef9b6a1c9febdad4/2025-01_CI_TL_RRB_CTK_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Located at the Ludgate Hill entrance.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
If you have lost something at a Thameslink station or onboard a Thameslink train, please visit the Thameslink Website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Thameslink trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
- Greater Anglia
- Transport for London including London Overground
- Southeastern
- Southern
- South Western Railway (for Wimbledon)
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- AvailableYes
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the ticket office.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces28
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Located in Pilgrim Street.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
For help with planning your journey or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on:
- Email - customerservices@thameslinkrailway.com
- Phone - 0800 058 2844
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
This station has level access between train and platform without assistance from staff.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 05:00 to 23:30
Sat 08:00 to 21:00 - Induction LoopYes
- 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. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
This station has level access between train and platform without assistance from staff.
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
This is a Category B1 station: The Ludgate Hill entrance has step-free access (via lifts) to both platforms. The Holborn Viaduct entrance provides access to both platforms via stairs/escalators only. The Ludgate Hill and Holborn Viaduct entrances are approx. 350m apart via the street).
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the ticket office.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
