Salford Central to London Kings Cross Train Tickets & Timetables

Salford Central to London Kings Crossby train on average takes 3 hrs 21 mins

Salford Central to London Kings Cross one way only

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Trains depart every 15 minutes
First train leaves Salford Central at 05:46
Last train leaves Salford Central at 21:30

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Salford Central to London Kings Cross train times

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Salford Central facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for Northern
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  No
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  No
  
  canopies only
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  These toilets are available between 0530-2330 using a RADAR Key
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Salford Central station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Chapel Street.
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- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  These toilets are available between 0530-2330 using a RADAR Key
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  08002006060
- Open
  
  Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From Staff
  
  If 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 Systems
  
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  0
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
- Type
  
  Compounds
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
  
  Yes
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  No
  
  Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  - Category B Station
  - Mobility scooter friendly with a Northern Permit
  Ramped access to platforms and ticket office. Whilst these ramps are step free, they are quite steep.
  Recent works at the station have improved the stepping distance between the train and the platform.
  April/May 2025, there is currently work taking place at the station that means assistance may not be available, please contact the customer experience team for alternative support if you require it. 0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560, station will have assistance staff available in late June 25
  To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
  
  No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  No
  
  -

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The lifts are out of order between the main concourse and the first class lounge at London Kings Cross station.

London Kings Cross facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Oystercard Topup
  
  Yes
- Oyster Comments
  
  Oyster transactions only available from self service ticket machines operated by Great Northern
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Travelcard
  
  Zone 1
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for NR
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  
  Location: Next to Waitrose
- Seated Area
  
  No
- Waiting Room
  
  All platforms are partially or fully covered with a canopy.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Yes
  
  Station concourse
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around London Kings Cross station
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the main concourse
- Bureau De Change
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Lumo: Drop-off & Pick-up St Pancras Rd, left of Platform 9. Near station exit.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around London Kings Cross station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/stations/kings-cross
  
  0330 024 0215
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Information Services Open
  
  The Rail Information Point is located in the centre of the Main Concourse.
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Customer help points are available at the platforms and at the taxi rank as well as using the rail information point at the centre of the main concourse.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Email Address: [email protected]
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0207 431 4001
- Operator Name
  
  CP Plus
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  322
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  12
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Accessible Car Park Equipment Note
  
  Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  204
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  Yes
  
  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.
- Staff Help Available
  
  .
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 05:00 to 01:36
  Sat 05:00 to 00:36
  Sun 05:30 to 01:36
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  One London North Eastern Railway machine inside the travel centre and one London North Eastern Railway machine outside the travel centre and are DDA compliant. There is a lowered ticket machine at this station.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Public telephones are available near the Euston Road entrance of the station.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Step Free Access
  
  This is a Category A station. This station has step-free level access to all platforms.
  Lifts also provided between concourse up to the Mezzanine and down to the London Underground ticket hall.
  The Assistance Meeting Point varies - please check with your operator.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Yes there are ticket gates to all platforms. All platforms can be accessed by wide ticket gates.
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  There are 3 accessible parking spaces with 1 hour parking outside Kings Cross station on Pancras Road for Blue Badge Holders.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Location
  
  Location: Next to Waitrose
- Details
  Tickets accepted in LNER First Class Lounge:
  - Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
  - Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the LNER route
  - Any LNER First Class packages
  - First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
  - Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
  - Weekend First
  Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges
  Facilities: Toilets. TV. Air charge for mobile phones.
  Refreshments: Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
  Wi-Fi: Yes
  Showers: No

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Trains from Salford Centralto London Kings CrossFrom £79.80

Salford Central to London Kings Crossby train on average takes 3 hrs 21 mins

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