Biggleswade station
Station Road
Biggleswade
Bedfordshire
SG18 8AL
Biggleswade Station can be found on Station Road in Biggleswade as shown on the map, and is operated by Great Northern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Biggleswade Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Biggleswade may be a small town nestled in Bedfordshire, but it boasts a train station that offers vital links to both local and national destinations. Whether you're a local resident, a commuter, or a visitor exploring the UK, Biggleswade train station is a gateway to countless adventures. With various facilities and connections, it promises convenience and accessibility for anyone looking to travel by train.
The station is equipped to cater to a range of passenger needs. Ticket purchasing is straightforward with a staffed ticket office open each weekday from 6:20 am to 2:15 pm, and slightly adjusted hours on the weekends. For those buying tickets online, collection is available from the ticket machines located on-site. These machines are accessible and support discounts like the Disabled Persons Railcard, although one should verify accessibility features of the station layout itself.
Safety and assistance are prioritized with features like induction loops, accessible help points spread across the platforms, and CCTV surveillance. However, it’s worth noting the absence of step-free access and a luggage storage service. The station does have toilets conveniently available during staffed hours, though baby changing facilities are lacking.
Travelers have several onward travel choices right from the station. Taxis are readily available at the front of the station, ensuring a quick transition from rail to road. Additionally, bus information is accessible through the 'Onward Travel Information Map,' helping passengers plan their continued journey with ease. There's also provision for a rail replacement service, details of which can be obtained through station links.
If you're planning to cycle, you can find bike storage facilities equipped with stands, racks, and CCTV to ensure your bike's safety. While there is no bicycle hire available at the station, it's great for those who prefer to bring their own.
Biggleswade station is a stepping stone to various exciting locations. For those visiting London, you can conveniently catch trains to prominent stations such as London St Pancras International, Kings Cross, and London Blackfriars. Links to vibrant locations like Cambridge are also directly accessible, as well as connections to nearby Stevenage and Sandy.
Travelers can also explore other interesting destinations like Finsbury Park and Peterborough, ensuring that there's a route for both leisure and work travel. Consider a trip to Gatwick Airport if your journey includes international travel plans!
Despite its modest size, Biggleswade train station is a hub of activity and functionality, connecting passengers to notable destinations across the UK. Whether you’re looking for a day out in London or traveling further afield to Gatwick Airport, this station has you covered. Beyond its logistics, the station also offers a taste of small-town charm while maintaining the conveniences of modern commuting.
So, if you're planning your next journey, Biggleswade train station could be the ideal starting point. Experience its warm welcome, robust connectivity, and the promise of new experiences awaiting just a train ticket away. Safe travels!
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| Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
| Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes 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 loop | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcards | |||||||
| Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
| Smartcard validators | Yes | ||||||
| Information available from staff | Yes - from help point Yes - from information point | ||||||
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| Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||||||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer help points | Yes | ||||||
| Customer services notes | Assistance can be provided via the help points, located on the platforms, at all times of the day. | ||||||
| Luggage storage | No | ||||||
| Lost property | None | ||||||
| CCTV at the station | Yes |
| Station Accessibility | |||||||||
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| Step-free access | This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. The Assistance Meeting Point is on the footbridge. 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 gates | No | ||||||||
| Accessible ticket machines | Yes 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 loop | Yes | ||||||||
| Ramp for train access | No | ||||||||
| Accessible Toilets | No | ||||||||
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Biggleswade | ||||||||
| Seating area | Yes | ||||||||
| Wheelchairs available | No | ||||||||
| Getting to and from the station | |||||||||
| Accessible taxis here | No | ||||||||
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes Located at the front of the station | ||||||||
| Accessible spaces | 3 | ||||||||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||||||
| Staff Help | |||||||||
| Staff help available |
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| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes | ||||||||
| 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:
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: | ||||||||
| Toilets | Yes Toilets, including accessible toilets are located on the right hand side of the station entrance. These toilets are available during staffed hours. |
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| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Biggleswade |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| Station Car Park | |||
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| Operator | APCOA Parking UK | ||
| Car Parking Availability |
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| Spaces | 207 | ||
| Accessible spaces | 3 | ||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||
| Car park CCTV | Yes | ||
| Parking charges | Free car parking available | ||
| Refreshment Facilities | Available |
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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 | 102 Bike racks can be found at the front of the station on left hand side of the entrance. Secure cycle parking is also available at this location, please speak to station staff for information on access. Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed. |
| Type of Storage | Stands, Racks, |
| Sheltered | Yes |
| CCTV | Yes |
| Bicycle Hire | |
| Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location. |
Taxi's are available at the front of the station. |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in the ‘Onward Travel Information Map’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below. |
| Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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| from Peterborough | Thameslink | 12:59 | 1 | On time |
| from Horsham | Thameslink | 13:01 | 4 | On time |
| from Peterborough | Thameslink | 13:29 | 1 | On time |
| from Horsham | Thameslink | 13:31 | 4 | 13:33 |
| from Peterborough | Thameslink | 13:59 | 1 | On time |
| from Horsham | Thameslink | 14:01 | 4 | 14:05 This train has been delayed by fire brigade dealing with an incident near the railway earlier today |
| from Peterborough | Thameslink | 14:29 | 1 | On time |
| from Horsham | Thameslink | 14:31 | 4 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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| to Horsham | Thameslink | 13:00 | 1 | On time |
| to Peterborough | Thameslink | 13:01 | 4 | On time |
| to Horsham | Thameslink | 13:30 | 1 | On time |
| to Peterborough | Thameslink | 13:31 | 4 | 13:33 |
| to Gatwick Airport | Thameslink | 14:00 | 1 | On time |
| to Peterborough | Thameslink | 14:01 | 4 | 14:06 This train has been delayed by fire brigade dealing with an incident near the railway earlier today |
| to Horsham | Thameslink | 14:30 | 1 | On time |
| to Peterborough | Thameslink | 14:31 | 4 | On time |