Trains from Preston (Lancs)
to London Charing Cross
From £82.50
Preston (Lancs) to London Charing Crossby train on average takes 2 hrs 59 mins
Preston (Lancs) to London Charing Cross one way only
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- Trains depart every 37 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 05:33
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 21:18
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Preston (Lancs) to London Charing Cross train times
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Preston (Lancs) facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard Validator
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
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Facilities
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Car Park
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
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Station Buffet
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
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Toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Accessible toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Post Box
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Atm Machine
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Shops
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Accessible toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost property
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Available
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help Points
Information Kiosk on Platform 3. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/PR1 8AP -
Operator NameAvanti West Coast
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces1025
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ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.50
Sunday: £6.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
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Number Accessible Spaces18
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Accessible Car Park Equipment
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Cctv
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces246
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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Annotation
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
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TypeCompounds
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
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Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Kiosk within the Waiting Room on Platform 3. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
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Accessible toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Step Free Access
Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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Station Message
"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"Л"ЛOn weekdays, the busiest times at this station are generally between 06:30 and 09:30 and between 16:30 and 19:30.
London Charing Cross facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Oystercard Topup
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Oyster Comments
Oyster cards with a pre-loaded deposit only are available from ticket office. Top-up only from self-service ticket machine(s)
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard Validator
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Smartcard Comments
Southern's smartcard is called 'the key'. To apply online, go to www.southernrailway.com/thekey or pick up an application form from a Southern ticket office.
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TravelcardZone 1
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for NR
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Luggage
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations020 3468 4662 -
Available
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Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
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Facilities
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Car Park
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
All platforms are partially or fully covered with a canopy.
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Trolleys
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Station Buffet
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Toilets
Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
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Accessible toilets
Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Atm Machine
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Shops
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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Location
Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
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Accessible toilets
Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost property
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0330 024 0215 -
Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
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Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help Points
Yes, staff help is available from the Rail Information Point in the Main Concourse beside platform 5 and 6 or from any member of station staff. Mobility assistance can be arranged by contacting Southeastern on 0845 000222. It is preferred if this assistance is requested 24 hours in advance.
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Spaces0
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Spaces Note
To be confirmed by station operator.
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Accessible Car Park Equipment
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Cctv
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces20
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ShelteredNo
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Cctv
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Location
Within car park and station forecourt
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Annotation
10 bike bars which can accommodate two bikes each
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
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Staff Help Available
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
On the concourse in front of the ticket office.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
All ticket counters are lowered in this station. The Rail Information point has a lowered counter too.
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station
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Accessible Public Telephones
On the central passage in the main concourse
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Accessible toilets
Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
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Step Free Access
Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers.
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Ticket Gates
Yes there are ticket gates to all platforms. All platforms can be accessed by wide ticket gates.
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
Yes, but not clearly identified as such. There is a large yellow Hatched box for loading and unloading that mobility passengers may use. It is unsupervised and there is no Help Point available. Help should be requested from the Rail Information Point in the main concourse, or from any member of station staff.
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Wheelchairs Available
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