Ben Rhydding station
Station Approach
Ben Rhydding
West Yorkshire
LS29 8ET
Ben Rhydding Station can be found on Station Approach in Ben Rhydding as shown on the map, and is operated by Northern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Ben Rhydding Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Located in the charming Ilkley area, Ben Rhydding Train Station is a small yet essential hub for travelers within the United Kingdom. Whether you're a local or a visitor keen on exploring Yorkshire’s natural beauty, this station serves as a perfect gateway to your adventures.
Ben Rhydding Station simplifies travel with its efficient ticket purchasing system via available ticket machines. While there is no physical ticket office, travelers can collect tickets bought online from these machines—albeit without accessible options for those requiring assistance. For those with hearing aids, an induction loop is in place, ensuring important announcements are not missed. However, the station lacks many other facilities such as waiting rooms, seating areas, accessible toilets, or refreshment amenities. Additionally, while there is CCTV coverage offering a sense of security, there is no lost property office or customer help point available.
Despite its limited on-site amenities, Ben Rhydding is conveniently connected to various transport modes. Bus enthusiasts can access the adjacent bus services, with details downloadable here. Taxis can be booked through regional services, enhancing travel flexibility for distant journeys. For those planning a seamless switch, the closest integration with rail services includes replacement service stops nearby, easing transitions during times of disruption.
The station is a fantastic launching pad to numerous destinations. Interested in urban explorations? Catch a train to vibrant Leeds or historic York. For a more local experience, consider visiting nearby Ilkley or the cultural venue of Saltaire. The station also facilitates connections to larger cities, with direct trains to London Kings Cross or Manchester Piccadilly, offering endless opportunities for both leisure and business travelers.
The station's step-free access makes traveling easier, though it’s just partial and may involve a fairly steep ramp or a street route that can be equally challenging. It’s a Category B station, which means it is moderately accessible. Passengers needing assistance can benefit from the conductor's help on board trains. Though the station lacks dedicated mobility equipment or accessible taxis, the staff and infrastructure strive to meet diverse needs.
Ben Rhydding Train Station, though minimal in some respects, maximizes its efficient transport links and strategic location, padding your travel with serene landscapes. Whether you're visiting Leeds, Bradford, or beyond, your journey is enhanced by the simple, straightforward travel solutions offered here. Rail travel from Ben Rhydding could be your ticket to exploring some of the UK's most beloved scenery and cities—step aboard, and let the adventure begin.
Ticket Office | |
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Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Ben Rhydding, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from. |
Ticket machines | Yes |
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine |
Accessible ticket machines | No |
Induction loop | Yes |
Smartcards | |
Smartcards issued at this station | Yes |
Smartcard validators | Yes |
Information available from staff | If the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060 | ||
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Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||
Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Ben Rhydding | ||
Customer help points | No | ||
Customer services notes | 08002006060 | ||
Luggage storage | No | ||
Lost property |
None | ||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |
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Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station.
partial step free access. Step-free access to Platform 1 (for trains to Ilkley) via short ramp from car park.Step-free access to Platform 2 (for trains to Bradford/Leeds) via fairly steep ramp from side entrance. 600m step-free route between platforms via street (600m), steep in places. To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here |
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 Ben Rhydding |
Seating area | No |
Wheelchairs available | No |
Getting to and from the station | |
Accessible taxis here | No |
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes. |
Accessible spaces | None |
Accessible car park equipment | True None |
Staff Help | |
Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Ben Rhydding |
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | No |
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 |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Ben Rhydding |
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Seating area | No |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Station Car Park | |||||||
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Operator | Northern | ||||||
Car Parking Availability |
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Spaces | 22 | ||||||
Accessible spaces | 0 | ||||||
Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||||||
Car park CCTV | No | ||||||
Parking charges |
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Refreshment Facilities | No |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | No |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | No |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 10 |
Type of Storage | Stands, |
Sheltered | No |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | Available Not available at this station. |
Pick Up / Drop Off at the service bus stops (14133/4) on Valley Drive at the junction with Craigmore Drive. |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
WYPTE 0113 245 7676 |
Available Not available at this station. |
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