Trains from Pontefract Tanshelf
to Helsby
From £30.30
Pontefract Tanshelf to Helsbyby train on average takes 3 hrs 46 mins
Pontefract Tanshelf to Helsby one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £30.30
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 42 minutes
- First train leaves Pontefract Tanshelf at 05:59
- Last train leaves Pontefract Tanshelf at 21:52
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Pontefract Tanshelf to Helsby train times
| Last updated: 05:06:43
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:59 Pontefract Tanshelf Canceled | 10:18 Helsby Canceled | Off-Peak Day Single, Northern | 4h 19m, 3 changes | ||
07:35 Pontefract Tanshelf On Time | 11:18 Helsby On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, Northern | 3h 43m, 2 changes | ||
07:35 Pontefract Tanshelf On Time | 12:21 Helsby On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 4h 46m, 3 changes | ||
08:47 Pontefract Tanshelf On Time | 12:18 Helsby On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, Northern | 3h 31m, 2 changes | ||
08:47 Pontefract Tanshelf On Time | 13:21 Helsby On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 4h 34m, 3 changes |
Pontefract Tanshelf facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting RoomNo
There are no waiting rooms provided at the station. Shelters are provided on both platforms.
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Bus stops on Stuart Road by the HiQ Garage.
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- 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 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsAnnouncements
- Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0800 200 6060 - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces22
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces8
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Within the car park
- TypeStands
- 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 MachinesNo
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category A Station
- Station is unstaffed
However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via the ramped footbridge.
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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.
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
- Station BuffetNo
- 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
