Trains from Helsby
to Whaley Bridge
From £28.60
Helsby to Whaley Bridgeby train on average takes 2 hrs 0 mins
Helsby to Whaley Bridge one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £28.60
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 36 minutes
- First train leaves Helsby at 05:04
- Last train leaves Helsby at 22:01
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Helsby to Whaley Bridge train times
| Last updated: 16:52:22
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17:02 Helsby On Time | 19:01 Whaley Bridge On Time | Anytime Day Single, Transport for Wales | 1h 59m, 1 change | ||
18:01 Helsby On Time | 20:01 Whaley Bridge On Time | Anytime Day Single, Transport for Wales | 2h 0m, 1 change | ||
19:02 Helsby On Time | 21:02 Whaley Bridge On Time | Anytime Day Single, Transport for Wales | 2h 0m, 1 change | ||
20:02 Helsby On Time | 22:02 Whaley Bridge On Time | Anytime Day Single, Transport for Wales | 2h 0m, 1 change | ||
21:02 Helsby On Time | 22:55 Whaley Bridge On Time | Anytime Day Single, Transport for Wales | 1h 53m, 1 change |
Helsby facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeNo
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is a local bus stop on Chester Road near the Junoon restaurant.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 - AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333211202 - Operator NameTransport for Wales
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces20
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces10
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- 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
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Ticket machine is on Chester-bound platform.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible Public TelephonesNo
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesChester
- Accessible toiletsNo
- 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 GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
Station Message
From 16 January, Engineering works being undertaken to replace a bridge may affect roads around the station, please check before you travel. In addition to this, train services on 18-28 February will be replaced by road vehicles.
Whaley Bridge 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 ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Waiting room available during booking office hours, and canopies at all times
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
For Buxton - bus stop opposite the Joddrell Arms Pub on Buxton Road, for Manchester bus stop outside the Joddrell Arms Pub at the bottom of the station approach road.
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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 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
Platforms 1&2
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces21
- ChargesDaily: £2.00
Weekly: £8.00
Monthly: £31.00
Annual: £320.00
Note:Daily Charge: £2.00
Up to 2 hours (no return) £0.50
Up to 4 hours (no return) £1.00
Overnight Parking (1600-0759) £0.50
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces8
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Station entrance
- Annotation
8 hoops
- TypeStands
- 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-Sat 06:50 to 13:25
- 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 AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
The station forecourt/car park slopes steeply upwards from its entrance at the junction of Market street and Reservoir Road. Access to the Buxton platform is step-free via a tarmac footpath along the front of the station building to a gate onto the platform, or via 10 steps up to the ticket office then one step down onto the platform. Step-free access to the Manchester platform is via a sloping path from Station View and through a gate onto the platform. A stepped footbridge connects the two platforms. However there is a large gap between the train and platform on both platforms.
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- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
