Trains from Gathurst
to Whitecraigs
From £48.00
Gathurst to Whitecraigsby train on average takes 3 hrs 58 mins
Gathurst to Whitecraigs one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £48.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 51 minutes
- First train leaves Gathurst at 07:30
- Last train leaves Gathurst at 18:57
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- Gathurst (GST)
- Whitecraigs (WCR)
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1 Adult
(16+)0 Children (5 - 15)
Under 5s go freeGathurst to Whitecraigs train times
| Last updated: 14:58:52
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15:57 Gathurst Canceled | 19:55 Whitecraigs Canceled | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 58m, 3 changes | ||
16:57 Gathurst On Time | 20:55 Whitecraigs On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 58m, 3 changes | ||
17:57 Gathurst On Time | 21:56 Whitecraigs On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 59m, 3 changes | ||
18:57 Gathurst On Time | 22:55 Whitecraigs On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 58m, 3 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
Whitecraigs facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SR
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi FiNo
- Rail replacement locations
Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, Ayr Road.
Please click on the link below for the exact bus pick up location:-
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03301 092 833 - Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Passenger Assistance Meeting Points
- Ticket Office platform 1.
For station accessibility and ticket office opening times, please refer to the "Step Free Access" and "Staff Help" sections on the webpage.
Please make yourself known to the station staff and on train staff. If the ticket office is closed, go directly to the platform your train leaves from.
*This station does not have step-free access between platforms. If you need step-free access to platform 2, go directly to that platform and use the help point for assistance.
- Platform 1
By the pole next to the help point on the ticket office wall.
- Platform 2
By the lamp post next to the stairs for the footbridge, past the help point.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - NameStation Car Park
- Spaces172
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces2
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers parking in Blue Badge spaces displaying a valid International Blue Badge
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces26
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:55 to 13:59
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
This is a Category B2 station. Level from ticket office onto platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms.
Please take care when boarding / alighting the train from platform 2 as the stepping distance between the train and the platform may be more prominent than at other platforms.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
