Trains from Gathurst
to Waddon
From £68.50
Gathurst to Waddonby train on average takes 4 hrs 11 mins
Gathurst to Waddon one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £68.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 30 minutes
- First train leaves Gathurst at 06:30
- Last train leaves Gathurst at 19:57
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Gathurst to Waddon train times
| Last updated: 01:47:11
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06:30 Gathurst On Time | 10:36 Waddon On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 4h 6m, 4 changes | ||
06:58 Gathurst On Time | 11:17 Waddon On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 4h 19m, 5 changes | ||
07:30 Gathurst On Time | 11:36 Waddon On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 4h 6m, 4 changes | ||
07:58 Gathurst On Time | 12:18 Waddon On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 4h 20m, 5 changes | ||
08:30 Gathurst On Time | 12:36 Waddon On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 4h 6m, 4 changes |
Gathurst facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeNo
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Buses will Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Gathurst Road at the top of the station approach road (Ackhurst Lane). (Station side for Wigan, opposite side for Southport)
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces5
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 1
- TypeLockers
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableNo
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Public Telephones
The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesWigan Wallgate
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
Access onto platform 2 is via a steep ramp with no handrail, access onto platform 1 is step free from the car park, transfer between both platforms involves the use of Gathurst Road
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
Waddon 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. Pre-loaded Oyster Cards can be purchased at the ticket office.
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Southern website.
- TravelcardZone 5
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SN
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- 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 Southern website.
- Atm MachineYes
Located outside main entrance
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/GMEYH7TD1ak6II4ecYWjc/b14e91367e4516ed15b3c551dc8c7bc4/2025-01_CI_SN_RRB_WDO_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
If you have lost something at a Southern station or onboard a Southern train, please visit the Southern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Southern 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.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- Contact Details
If you have lost something at one of our stations or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
As some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below), you should also consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.southernrailway.com/lostproperty - AvailableYes
- Operator NameSouthern
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the side entrance to platform 2.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces10
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Located on the approach to the station entrance.
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 on:
- Phone - 0800 138 1016
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.southernrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
Our Mobile Assistance Team is available to help you to complete your journey from this station if it is unstaffed.
If you have not booked assistance and require help boarding at this station, then on arrival please contact this team by either:
- pressing the 'emergency & assisted travel' Help Point button
- calling us on the freephone number 0808 168 1238 - Please note this is for immediate assistance only
- texting us on 07970 511077
We will then arrange for our Mobile Assistance Team to reach you in good time before your train is scheduled to depart.
Whether you pre-book your assistance or prefer more flexibility, we recommend arriving 20 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:25 to 13:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Southern 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.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. A Mobile Assistance team covers this station.
You can arrange assistance by:
- Pressing the "emergency & assisted travel" button on a station Help Point
- Calling our freephone number: 0808 168 1238 - Please note this is for immediate assistance only
- Texting us on 07970 511077
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
This is a Category B3 station: Step-free access via side gate to platform 2 (to Sutton). Steps to platform 1 (to London).
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the side entrance to platform 2.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Whilst there is no dedicated area, there is ample space for impaired mobility set down / pick up at the front of the station
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
