Trains from Poppleton
to Elephant & Castle
From £46.20
Poppleton to Elephant & Castleby train on average takes 3 hrs 3 mins
Poppleton to Elephant & Castle one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £46.20
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 21 minutes
- First train leaves Poppleton at 07:12
- Last train leaves Poppleton at 21:35
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Poppleton to Elephant & Castle train times
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Poppleton facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- 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 RoomNo
There are waiting rooms provided on the York bound platform which is open between 0650-2200. On the Harrogate/Leeds bound platforms there is a open shelter which is open 24 hours.
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops near to the level crossing. (station side for York, opposite side for Harrogate)
- 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 SystemsDepartureScreens
- Customer Help PointsYes
Platform 1
- 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
- Spaces12
- ChargesDaily: £2.20
Weekly: £8.80
Annual: £352.00
Note:Daily Charge: £2.20 Up to 2 hours (no return) £0.60 Up to 4 hours (no return) £1.10 Overnight Parking (1600-0759) £0.60
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces10
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 1
- Annotation
Cycle rack provided on the York platform
- 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
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesYork
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
Step-free access to both platfoms via short ramps. Access between platforms is via a level crossing.
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.
Elephant & Castle facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Oystercard TopupYes
- Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine. Oyster Cards cannot be purchased at this station.
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Thameslink website.
- TravelcardZone 1/2
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TL
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Heated waiting areas are available on platforms 2, 3 and 4 during staffed hours.
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
- ToiletsYes
Located on platform 2. These toilets are open during staffed hours only.
- Accessible toiletsNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard some trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Thameslink website.
- Atm MachineYes
ATM located in ticket hall
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/1lRebjb1aLR5zwhGMry39p/76bd00b4f644643af38561f546373347/2025-01_CI_TL_RRB_EPH_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Located on platform 2. These toilets are open during staffed hours only.
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
If you have lost something at a Thameslink station or onboard a Thameslink train, please visit the Thameslink Website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Thameslink trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
- Greater Anglia
- Transport for London including London Overground
- Southeastern
- Southern
- South Western Railway (for Wimbledon)
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- AvailableYes
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Accessibility
- Helpline
For help with planning your journey or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on:
- Email - customerservices@thameslinkrailway.com
- Phone - 0800 058 2844
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 05:00 to 00:30
Sat 06:00 to 00:30
Sun 09:00 to 00:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
- Ramp For Train AccessNo
There is no ramp available to provide level access between train and platform at this station.
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access.
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Ticket Office.
This station does not have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
