Armathwaite station
Station Road
Armathwaite
Cumbria
CA4 9PL
Armathwaite Station can be found on Station Road in Armathwaite as shown on the map, and is operated by Northern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Armathwaite Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the charming landscape of Cumbria, Armathwaite train station is a rural gem that offers essential connectivity for travelers exploring the region. Despite its small size and the rural nature of the station, it holds a unique charm and offers many possibilities for those looking to travel further afield. Although some modern conveniences are missing, it provides the basics needed for a comforting journey.
For passengers looking to make Armathwaite their departure point, it's important to know that the station lacks a ticket office, ticket machines, and even the ability to collect tickets bought online. However, you can prepare in advance and buy or collect your train tickets from another station or online.
While Armathwaite station does not have 24-hour staff presence or facilities like waiting rooms and seating areas, it does feature essential amenities for those requiring additional support. An induction loop is available, ensuring that passengers with hearing impairments can access information easily. For any assistance or support needed, the helpline is reachable at 08002006060 where passengers can request help in advance or if they require immediate assistance on-site.
Armathwaite station is partially accessible, classified as a Category B station. While there is step-free access to the Carlisle platform, passengers should note that access to the Leeds platform is not step-free. Accessible parking spaces are not available; however, the car park is open 24/7 with four available spaces free of charge, operated by Northern.
The station does offer an induction loop and ramps are available for access to trains, ensuring that those with mobility needs can travel safely.
The station serves as a convenient point for onward travel, though with limited direct options. For those needing connections by bus or taxi, information is given to plan your travel. For details on local services, see the printable information here.
While bicycle hire is not available directly at the station, there are options in nearby areas. For taxis, Cab4You is available via this link.
Armathwaite station, while quaint, offers a gateway to several attractive destinations. You can embark on scenic journeys to a variety of popular places including:
Each route offers unique vistas, through rolling hills or alongside serene rivers, making the travel experience itself quite rewarding.
Whether you are a local resident or a visitor to this picturesque part of England, Armathwaite train station may serve as a convenient start to your adventures across the UK. While preparing for your journey, ensure you have all necessary tickets in advance due to the station’s basic facilities. Explore the beauty of Cumbria and beyond, setting out on a path of scenic rail journeys that promise to captivate and delight.
| Ticket Office | |
|---|---|
| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Armathwaite, or a ticket machine to collect tickets from. |
| Ticket machines | No |
| Collect tickets bought online | No |
| Accessible ticket machines | No |
| Induction loop | Yes |
| Smartcards | |
| Smartcards issued at this station | No |
| Smartcard validators | No |
| Information available from staff | If the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer information | No | ||
| Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Armathwaite | ||
| Customer help points | Yes | ||
| Customer services notes | 08002006060 | ||
| Luggage storage | No | ||
| Lost property |
None | ||
| CCTV at the station | No |
| Station Accessibility | |
|---|---|
| Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station.
No step free access to Leeds platform. Step-free access to Carlisle platform is provided. |
| Ticket barriers and gates | No |
| Accessible ticket machines | No |
| Induction loop | Yes |
| Ramp for train access | Yes |
| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Armathwaite |
| Seating area | No |
| Wheelchairs available | No |
| Getting to and from the station | |
| Accessible taxis here | No |
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No |
| Accessible spaces | None |
| Accessible car park equipment | True None |
| Staff Help | |
| Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Armathwaite |
| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
| Helpline | Assistance is provided by the conductor at this station, please wait on the platform for the train to arrive. We can also provide help when you travel, even if it has not been booked in advance. You can turn up at this station if it is accessible to you and request assistance onto a train from a member of staff directly, or by using a help point. Boarding ramps are carried on all of our trains. 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. |
| Toilets | No |
|---|---|
| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Armathwaite |
|---|---|
| Seating area | No |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Station Car Park | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Northern | ||||||
| Car Parking Availability |
| ||||||
| Spaces | 4 | ||||||
| Accessible spaces | 0 | ||||||
| Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||||||
| Car park CCTV | No | ||||||
| Parking charges |
| ||||||
| Refreshment Facilities | No |
|---|---|
| ATM Machine | No |
| Shops | No |
| Currency Exchange | No |
| Pay Phones | No |
|---|---|
| Public Wi-Fi | No |
| Bicycle Storage | |
|---|---|
| Spaces | 0 |
| Type of Storage | Compounds, |
| Sheltered | No |
| CCTV | No |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | Available Not available at this station. |
Pick Up / Drop Off at entrance to Station Car Park. |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
Available Not available at this station. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Carlisle | Northern | 06:03 | 1 | On time |