Trains from Handforth
to Thurston
From £112.20
Handforth to Thurstonby train on average takes 5 hrs 32 mins
Handforth to Thurston one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £112.20
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 36 minutes
- First train leaves Handforth at 06:15
- Last train leaves Handforth at 18:39
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Handforth to Thurston train times
| Last updated: 06:54:37
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
07:12 Handforth Canceled | 13:30 Thurston Canceled | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 6h 18m, 3 changes | ||
07:42 Handforth On Time | 13:48 Thurston On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 6h 6m, 8 changes | ||
08:12 Handforth On Time | 14:30 Thurston On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 6h 18m, 3 changes | ||
08:42 Handforth On Time | 14:48 Thurston On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 6h 6m, 8 changes | ||
09:12 Handforth On Time | 15:30 Thurston On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 6h 18m, 3 changes |
Handforth facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- 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
shelters only
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Replacement transport towards Alderley Edge/Crewe will call at the stop on Wilmslow Road outside the Library. Replacement transport for Stockport/Manchester will call at the stop on Wilmslow Road outside Hive365 .
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- 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 StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDepartureScreens
- Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces8
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Next to ticket office
- Annotation
2 cycle lockers and 6 cycle stands
- TypeLockers
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 07:30 to 13:00
Sat 07:30 to 14:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category C Station
Access to both platforms via separate flight of stairs from forecourt on road overbridge
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. Street set down only available.
Thurston facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeNo
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stops on Station Hill, near the entrance to the station car park.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Information Services Open
Help points at this station are available for customers to use 24/7
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Help points can be found at the following location(s):
- Just outside the entrance on to the platforms and next to the ticket machine, fixed to a small white post
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: customer.service@ncp.co.uk
Url: https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/thurston-station-greater-anglia/0345 050 7080 - Operator NameNational Car Parks Ltd
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces8
- ChargesDaily: £4.18
Annual: £343.00 - Number Accessible Spaces1
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers parking in disabled spaces displaying a valid International Blue Badge
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces20
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- Location
There are twenty cycle stands located next to the ticket machine and the entrance on to the platforms.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 028 28 78
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesBury St EdmundsIpswich
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
This station has step free access to both platforms. However, please note that step free access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Cambridge) is via the barrow crossing at the end of the platform.
This station is a category B2 station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
Assistance meeting point is on the platform.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
