Helsby to Ely Train Tickets & Timetables

Helsby to Elyby train on average takes 4 hrs 59 mins

Helsby to Ely one way only

Cheapest Advance Single from £38.90

* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance

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Trains depart every 15 minutes
First train leaves Helsby at 06:36
Last train leaves Helsby at 17:37

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Helsby to Ely train times

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Station Message

Pay as you go is available at this station.

Please note that Pay as you go north Wales is only valid on Transport for Wales services.

For more information, visit Pay as you go in North Wales

Helsby facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  No
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for AW
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  No
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Helsby station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  The rail replacement bus stop is a local bus stop on Chester Road near the Junoon restaurant.
- CCTV
  
  No
Toilets
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  unstaffed
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333 211 202
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Transport for Wales
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333211202
- Operator Name
  
  Transport for Wales
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  20
- Charges
  
  Free
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  0
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  10
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  Cycle parking is in two locations at Helsby station.
  3 Sheffield stands providing parking for up to six bicycles are located under a shelter on Platform 1. Two Sheffield stands providing parking for up to four bicycles are located on Platform 2
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03333 211202
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  No
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Ticket machine is on Chester-bound platform.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  No
- Nearest stations with more facilities
  
  Chester
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  
  Category B3.
  Step free access to the platform from the car park. Platforms 2, 3 and 4 are only accessible via the footbridge.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  No

Station Message

Car park closure dates

Please be advised that the car park at Ely station will be closing for rail replacement operations on the below dates. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

3rd October 4th October 10th October 11th October 17h October 18th October 31st October 1st November

Ely facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/tickets-fares/find-right-ticket-you/season-tickets/smartcard
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for LE
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  There is a waiting room on platform 1 and a waiting room on platforms 2 and 3
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms, they are available until 23.00 hrs.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Female toilets
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  Post box is located on Platform 1
- Tourist Information
  
  No
  
  Ely town centre
- Atm Machine
  
  No
  
  Nearest ATM is at Tesco which is across the car park
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Newsagent on platform 1. Large Tesco supermarket next door to the main car park
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Replacement transport stop at station entrance
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms, they are available until 23.00 hrs.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
Wifi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  On each platform
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: Saba Park Services U K Limited
  Name: Station Car Park
  Spaces: 131
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 7
  Accessible Spaces Note:
  Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid International Blue Badge
  
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.sabaparking.co.uk
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Off-peak: £8.80
  Per Hour: £1.20
  Daily: £10.00
  Weekly: £40.00
  Monthly: £144.00
  Three Monthly: £389.00
  Annual: £1,400.00
  Saturday: £6.70
  Sunday: £6.70
  Note:
  £10.00 Weekend fare (from 1000 Friday - 0400 Monday)
  £64.00 Flexi ticket
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: Saba Park Services U K Limited
  Name: Premium Bay
  Spaces: 4
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 0
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: No
  Website
  https://www.sabaparking.co.uk
  Charges
  Annual: £2,100.00
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  330
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  In station car park
- Type
  
  Compounds
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 028 28 78
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  Assistance at this station is provided by a staff member during train service hours. Booking is recommended.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 05:15 to 01:00
  Sun 08:00 to 01:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Step Free Access
  
  This station has step free access to all platforms via a ramped subway.
  This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
  Assistance meeting point is the Ticket Office when open or the Supervisor's office on platform 1
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Helsbyto ElyFrom £38.90

Helsby to Elyby train on average takes 4 hrs 59 mins

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