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About Baldock (BDK) Train Station

Station managed by: Great Northern

Baldock station
Station Road
Baldock
Hertfordshire
SG7 5BU

Baldock Station can be found on Station Road in Baldock as shown on the map, and is operated by Great Northern.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Baldock Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Baldock Station

Welcome to Baldock Train Station

Nestled in the charming town of Baldock in Hertfordshire, Baldock Train Station offers a gateway for both daily commuters and leisurely travelers. Whether you’re catching a train to the vibrant heart of London or heading towards the academic city of Cambridge, Baldock Station provides seamless connections to various thrilling destinations.

Facilities and Accessibility at Baldock Station

Baldock Train Station comes with essential amenities to make your journey smooth and comfortable. It has a ticket office operational from early in the morning until early afternoon on weekdays and Saturdays, although it is not open on Sundays. For those who prefer pre-booking tickets online, ticket collection is available through accessible ticket machines designed to cater for Disabled Persons Railcard discounts too.

There are help points scattered across the station for timely assistance, although note that staff are available only during certain hours. Be mindful that the station lacks step-free access, which might be a point to consider for anyone with mobility restrictions. Unfortunately, there are no waiting rooms, refreshments, or luggage storage facilities, so planning ahead is crucial. On the flip side, the station is secured with CCTV for added safety.

Transport Links and Onward Travel

Connections from Baldock Train Station extend beyond the railway lines. Though direct rail replacement services are somewhat limited, onward bus journeys can be planned using the Onward Travel Information Map available at the station. While taxis and car hire options are not directly specified, local services are accessible, offering additional travel flexibility upon arrival.

Embark on a Journey from Baldock

The station connects you to a variety of popular destinations, enriching your travel options with compelling locales. Take a leisurely train journey to experience the bustling buzz at London St Pancras International, or savor the scholarly charm of Cambridge. Journey towards the engaging ambience of Farringdon, or explore the architectural beauty of Letchworth Garden City. Whether it’s the historical allure of London King's Cross or coastal wonders at Brighton, Baldock serves as a convenient starting point.

For those planning a comprehensive itinerary, there are direct links to stations such as Hitchin, Royston, and Stevenage, where further adventures await. Make your rides enjoyable and stress-free with easy access to various stations right from Baldock.

Wander further afield and unlock the surprise of simplicity and efficiency that Baldock Station provides, whether it’s a short trip or a long journey. If you’re currently thinking of purchasing tickets for your travels, trust that Baldock Station is well-equipped to serve as your springboard to an exciting rail adventure.

Baldock Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:06:40 to 13:10
Saturday:08:00 to 14:25
Sunday:
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes

All Great Northern 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.

Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationYes
Smartcard validatorsYes
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday to Friday:06:40 to 13:10
Saturday:08:00 to 14:25
Sunday:
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

Assistance can be provided via the help points, located on the platforms, at all times of the day.

Luggage storageNo
Lost property

None

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access.

The Assistance Meeting Point is at the front of the station, next to the ticket machines.

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 barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes

All Great Northern 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.

Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Baldock
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointYes

Yes, but not designated as accessibility.

Accessible spaces3
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Monday to Friday:06:40 to 13:10
Saturday:08:00 to 14:25
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

If you choose to travel unbooked (turn up and go), when the station is staffed, our station staff can provide assistance getting on and off the train and assistance around the station and to the platform. Please contact a member of staff on arrival.

Trains calling at this station do not have on board staff. Alternatively, you can arrange assistance by:

  • Pressing the “emergency & assisted travel” button on a station Help Point
  • Calling our freephone number: 0800 058 2844
  • Texting us on 0800 138 1018

Whether you pre book assistance or travel on a 'turn up and go' basis, we recommend arriving 20 minutes prior to your train departing. This is to allow us to make sure arrangements are in place at your destination, or interchange, station such as the availability of staff and lifts. If there is insufficient time to check these arrangements, we may assist you onto the next available train.

For further information on assisted travel please see:

Accessibility at the station - Great Northern.

ToiletsNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Baldock
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorAPCOA Parking UK
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces85
Accessible spaces3
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Car park CCTVNo
Parking chargesFree car parking available
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces52

Located by the station entrance and car park.

Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.

Type of StorageStands,
ShelteredYes
CCTVYes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Baldock Station

All you need to know about Baldock's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location.

Information to plan your onward journey is available in the ‘Onward Travel Information Map’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below.

Live Departures and arrivals from Baldock Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Baldock station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.

Arriving fromTrainArrival TimePlatformStatus
from RoystonThameslink13:161On time
from London Kings CrossGreat Northern13:262On time
from BrightonThameslink13:472On time
from RoystonGreat Northern13:541On time
from RoystonThameslink14:161On time
from London Kings CrossGreat Northern14:282On time
from BrightonThameslink14:472On time
from RoystonGreat Northern14:541On time
Going toTrainDeparture TimePlatformStatus
to BrightonThameslink13:161On time
to RoystonGreat Northern13:262On time
to RoystonThameslink13:472On time
to London Kings CrossGreat Northern13:541On time
to BrightonThameslink14:161On time
to RoystonGreat Northern14:282On time
to RoystonThameslink14:472On time
to London Kings CrossGreat Northern14:541On time