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About Cricklewood (CRI) Train Station

Station managed by: Thameslink

Cricklewood station
Cricklewood Lane
Cricklewood
London
NW2 1HL

Cricklewood Station can be found on Cricklewood Lane in Cricklewood as shown on the map, and is operated by Thameslink.

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

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Everything you need to know about Cricklewood Station

Welcome to Cricklewood Station: A Journey Begins Here

Nestled within the bustling London Borough of Barnet, Cricklewood Station is a gateway to both local and long-distance travel for thousands of passengers daily. With its convenient position and reliable services, this station is your starting point for numerous adventures, whether you're commuting into the heart of London or planning a weekend escape beyond the city limits.

Facilities and Amenities at Cricklewood Station

Cricklewood Station boasts a variety of facilities to ensure a comfortable journey. The ticket office is open Monday to Friday from 6:10 AM to 7:10 PM, Saturday from 8:40 AM to 4:45 PM, and on Sunday from 9:15 AM to 5:45 PM. Ticket machines are available 24/7, allowing for online ticket collection and assistance for those with a Disabled Persons Railcard.

Though the station lacks a waiting room or lounge, it does offer seating areas for its passengers. CCTV cameras are strategically placed to ensure safety, while customer help points are always accessible. A key highlight is the station's commitment to accessibility, offering step-free access to platform 1 and well-designed ticket machines for ease of use. Staff assistance is available throughout operating hours, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

Onward Transport Options at Cricklewood

The station acts as a significant hub connecting you to various transport options. Local bus services are easily accessible from the station, providing a seamless continuation of your journey throughout the Greater London area. Should you require a rail replacement service, precise location details are always available to facilitate your travel plans.

Popular Destinations from Cricklewood Station

From vibrant city centers to historic landmarks, the train services from Cricklewood unlock a world of possibilities. Frequent services to London St Pancras International, Farringdon, and Kentish Town keep you well-connected to central London’s key locations. Additionally, traveling to quaint suburban locales like Elstree and Borehamwood or West Hampstead Thameslink is convenient and swift.

For those seeking a city escape, frequent trains to St Albans City and direct connections to major airports like Luton Airport Parkway and Gatwick Airport make this station a strategic choice for both business and leisure travelers alike.

End Your Journey on a High Note

Whether you're a daily commuter or an occasional traveler, Cricklewood Station serves as a reliable partner in your travel adventures. Embrace the convenience of its facilities and the array of inspiring destinations that start right from its platforms. As you plan your next journey, remember that this station is more than a mere transit point — it's a passage to endless possibilities tailored for every traveler’s needs. Safe travels, and remember to enjoy the ride!

Cricklewood Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:06:10 to 19:10
Saturday:08:40 to 16:45
Sunday:09:15 to 17:45
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes

All Thameslink 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 Sunday:
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notesNone
Luggage storageNo
Lost property

None

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available in parts of this station.

This is a Category B3 station: Ramp access to platform 1 (to St Pancras). Steps to all other platforms.

The Assistance Meeting Point is at the station front, by the book exchange.

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 gatesYes
Accessible ticket machinesYes

All Thameslink 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 accessYes

A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available between the first and last trains of the day.

Alternatively, you can also 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

Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Cricklewood
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableYes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointYes
Accessible spacesNone
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

Staff are available at this station at all times for providing assistance getting on and off the train and assistance around the station and to the platform. Assistance can be provided unbooked (turn up and go) or pre booked up to two hours before departure by contacting Assisted Travel.

Whether you pre book assistance or travel unbooked, please contact a member of staff on arrival. 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 - Thameslink.

ToiletsNo
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Cricklewood
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces3

Located outside the main entrance.

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

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

Transport Links to and from Cricklewood Station

All you need to know about Cricklewood'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” below.

Live Departures and arrivals from Cricklewood Station

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

Arriving fromTrainArrival TimePlatformStatus
from Three BridgesThameslink03:592On time
from BedfordThameslink04:161On time
from Three BridgesThameslink04:552On time
from LutonThameslink04:571On time
from LutonThameslink05:271On time
from OrpingtonThameslink05:392On time
Going toTrainDeparture TimePlatformStatus
to BedfordThameslink04:002On time
to BrightonThameslink04:171On time
to BedfordThameslink04:562On time
to Sutton (London)Thameslink04:581On time
to Sutton (London)Thameslink05:281On time
to LutonThameslink05:392On time