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About Buckley (BCK) Train Station

Station managed by: Transport for Wales

Buckley Station
Station Road
Buckley
Flintshire
CH7 3AY

Buckley Station can be found on Station Road in Buckley as shown on the map, and is operated by Transport for Wales.

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

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Everything you need to know about Buckley Station

Welcome to Buckley Train Station

Nestled in the heart of Wales, Buckley Train Station serves as a pivotal transport hub connecting smaller residences with larger metropolitan areas. While it may not boast the grandeur of some of the UK's larger stations, it offers a quaint charm and a simpler travel experience. Whether you're a daily commuter or a weekend traveler, understanding the amenities and travel options at Buckley can significantly smoothen your journey.

Buckley Station Facilities

Buckley Station is a simpler installation without many of the amenities found in larger stations. There is no ticket office or ticket machines, so travelers are encouraged to buy and collect tickets in advance or online. With no smartcard facilities or validators, confusion is minimal, but planning is essential.

For those requiring assistance, an induction loop is available to aid travelers with hearing impairments. Although there are no waiting rooms or refreshment facilities, seating areas are provided to enhance passenger comfort. Security is highlighted with CCTV coverage, ensuring a safe environment for every traveler.

Accessibility Insights

Access to Buckley Station is made easier for disabled passengers, with partial step-free access classified as Category B1. Platform access varies, with Platform 1 accessible from the car park and Platform 2 accessible via a barrow crossing and shallow ramps. Though there are no tactile ticket machines, a ramp is available for train access, facilitating easier boarding for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility.

Transportation Links and Beyond

While the station lacks extensive facilities, the transportation links provide flexibility. There is no official bicycle hire; however, bicycle stands are available for local commuters. For those requiring a bus service, rail replacement services are stationed at the end of the access road, providing further travel options when needed.

While there are no instantaneous connections with taxis or car hire services, Buckley's strategic geographical location ensures that travelers can easily pick up local services with minimal inconvenience.

Popular Travel Routes from Buckley

Despite its size, Buckley Train Station offers expansive travel options. For those looking to explore more of Wales and the UK, passenger connections are plenty. You might fancy a tranquil trip to Wrexham General or an adventure to Liverpool Lime Street. Alternatively, if you're interested in a straightforward travel to Chester or Bidston, Buckley offers convenient routes, ensuring your travel plans are effortlessly met.

Planning Your Journey

As you plan your next rail journey, consider how Buckley Station can be a starting point for uncovering the spectacular landscapes of Wales or hopping on convenient connections to metropolis cities. With thoughtful planning and informed decision-making, you’ll find your travel experiences enriched with comfort and efficiency.

Whether you're a frequent traveler or a newbie to rail journeys, capturing the essence of Buckley’s offerings can enhance how you navigate through your adventures. Start planning today, and experience the simplicity and ease of rail travel from Buckley Train Station.

Buckley Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hoursThere is no ticket office at Buckley, or a ticket machine to collect tickets from.
Ticket machinesNo
Collect tickets bought onlineNo
Accessible ticket machinesNo
Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationNo
Smartcard validatorsNo
Information available from staff

If the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Customer help pointsNo
Customer services notes

Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.

Luggage storageNo
Lost property

Transport for Wales

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available in parts of this station.

Category B1.

Platform 1 (to Wrexham) is accessible from the station car park. Platform 2 (to Bidston) is accessible from Platform 1 via a shallow ramp, barrow crossing over the railway and up a shallow ramp. Alternatively, the station can be accessed via a pathway off Little Mountain Road onto Platform 2, with Platform 1 then accessible via the barrow crossing.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesNo
Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Buckley
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointYes
Accessible spaces1
Accessible car park equipmentTrue

None

Staff Help
Staff help available
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointNo
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.

ToiletsNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Buckley
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Buckley Car Park
OperatorTransport for Wales
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces12
Accessible spaces1
Accessible car park equipmentYes
Car park CCTVNo
Parking charges
FreeTrue
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces8

4 Sheffield stands providing for up to 8 bicycle parking spaces are located by the station entrance to the northbound (Bidston direction) platform.

Type of StorageStands,
ShelteredNo
CCTVNo
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information

Available

There are no cycle hire facilities at this station.

Transport Links to and from Buckley Station

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

At the end of the station access road.

Available

There are no cycle hire facilities at this station.

Live Departures and arrivals from Buckley Station

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