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Accessibility Information
There is information about accessibility
Accessible Parking
15
Accessible Public Telephones
Yes
Accessible Taxis
There is taxi provision
Accessible Ticket Machines
Yes
Accessible Booking Office Counter
Yes
Customer Help Points
Preston (Lancs) Passenger Assistance Meeting Point 0:
Opposite The Ticket Office
Follow the signs for the ticket office. The passenger assistance meeting point is opposite this area with signage.
Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
There is a Low-Level counter here
Impaired Mobility Set Down
Yes
Lift Details
Lift, Platforms 1 & 2
Operational Announcements : There are audio announcements provided inside this lift only
Lift Controls : Lift controls should be accessible to most people
Manoeuvrability : The lift has a 1.5 metre turning circle inside
Opening Width : Lift has clear door widths greater than 1.1m wide
Lift, Platforms 3 & 4
Operational Announcements : There are audio announcements provided outside and inside this lift
Lift Controls : Lift controls should be accessible to most people
Manoeuvrability : The lift has a 1.5 metre turning circle inside
Opening Width : Lift has clear door widths greater than 1.1m wide
Lift, Platforms 5 & 6
Operational Announcements : There are audio announcements provided outside and inside this lift
Lift Controls : Lift controls should be accessible to most people
Manoeuvrability : The lift is a through lift which has a 1.5 metre turning circle inside
Opening Width : Lift has clear door widths greater than 1.1m wide
Lift, Platform 7
Operational Announcements : There are audio announcements provided outside and inside this lift
Lift Controls : Lift controls should be accessible to most people
Manoeuvrability : The lift requires wheelchair users to reverse in or out
Opening Width : Lift has clear door widths at least 0.8m wide
Lifts
There are lifts
National Key Toilets
Yes
Passenger Assistance
Preston (Lancs) Passenger Assistance Meeting Point 0
Location :
Opposite The Ticket Office
Follow the signs for the ticket office. The passenger assistance meeting point is opposite this area with signage.
Ramp For Train Access
Ramps are kept at this station to provide assistance
Staff Help Available
The Passenger Assistance meeting point is opposite the ticket office near the main entrance. 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.
Step Free Access
A, Compliant step-free access to all platform(s)
Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
Step Free Category
A, Compliant step-free access to all platform(s)
Wheelchairs Available
Yes
This station does not offer
Escalator Information, Induction Loop, Nearest Accessible Stations, Ticket Barriers
Bus Services
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here.
Car Hire
Nearest Eurocar about half a mile from the station.
Car Park - Preston Multi-Storey Car Park
Name : Preston Multi-Storey Car Park
Spaces : 1001
CCTV : Yes
Free Parking : No
For information on how to get to the car park, prebooking your space or working out the cost of your stay, please visit the Avanti West Coast website. Different rates apply to non-rail users - please speak to a member of staff.
Cycle Hire
Cycle Hire available from Leisure Lakes Bikes. A bike shop, sales, hire and services is available adjacent to Platform 7 on Butler Street, outside the multi-storey car park. For more details, click here.
Cycle Storage Cctv
Yes
Cycle Storage Sheltered
Yes
Cycle Storage Spaces
246 spaces
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
Cycle Storage Type
Compounds, Stands
Cycle Storage Availability
Yes
Drop Off Pick Up
Drop-off Points
Point 1: Drop-off and pick-up point
Same Side As Station: The drop-off and/or pick-up point is on the same side of the road as the station
Waiting Area: This is a drop-off point only
Facility Type:
Car Capacity: There is space for up to 3 vehicles to drop-off and/or pick-up
Ramp Deployable:
Help Point: There is no Help Point close to the drop-off and/or pick-up point
Parking Spaces
1001
Rail Replacement Services
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
Taxi Rank
There is taxi provision
Taxi Rank, Fishergate Road
Configuration : Taxis pick up and drop off at this taxi rank
Same Side : The Taxi rank is via controlled roadway crossing
Covered : The taxi rank is uncovered
Ramp : Ramps can only be deployed from the side of a vehicle at this Taxi Rank
Help Point : There is no help point close to this taxi rank
Taxi Rank, Butler Street
Configuration : Taxis only pick up at this taxi rank
Same Side : The Taxi rank is on the same side as station
Covered : The taxi rank is partially covered
Ramp : Ramps cannot be deployed from the rear and side of a vehicle at this Taxi Rank
Help Point : There is no help point close to this taxi rank
This station does not offer
Airport, Cycle Storage Location, Port, Rail Replacement Maps
Announcements
Announcements are made both visually and audibly
Customer Service
Customers are encouraged to approach a member of station staff with any customer information enquiry.
Help Points
Help Points are only available in limited locations
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.
Helpline
We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
Information Available
Yes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office
Lost Property
Find out more about the lost property process at this station here
Staffing Level
Full time
This station does not offer
Left Luggage
Atm Machine
Yes
Baby Change
Yes
CCTV
Yes
Information Points
There are information points
Information Services
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
24 Hours
Pay Phones
Yes
Post Box
Yes
Printed Local Information
There is printed information available
Shops
Yes
Refreshment Facilities
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
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.
Waiting Room
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
This station does not offer
Bureau De Change, Defibrillator, First Class Lounge, Limited Service, Request Stop, Trolleys, WiFi
Time
Platform
Operator
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