Foxton station
Royston Road
Foxton
Cambridgeshire
CB22 6SE
Foxton Station can be found on Royston Road in Foxton as shown on the map, and is operated by Great Northern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Foxton Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Foxton Train Station, located in the picturesque village of Foxton, Cambridgeshire, serves as a quaint gateway to a host of exciting destinations. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor exploring the tranquil countryside, this station offers convenient connectivity without the hustle and bustle of larger stations. Perfect for those who appreciate the charm of smaller stations, Foxton provides essential travel services and facilities to ensure a smooth journey.
Foxton Train Station ensures your ticketing experience is hassle-free with its user-friendly ticket machines. While there isn't a ticket office, you can easily collect your pre-purchased tickets from these machines. They're designed to accommodate all passengers, including those using the Disabled Persons Railcard.
As part of its commitment to accessibility, the station offers step-free access to both platforms via short ramps and a level crossing, ensuring ease of use for all travelers. Assistance is readily available through the help points located on platforms, and with CCTV monitoring, you're assured of a safe environment at all times.
Foxton Train Station is designed with accessibility in mind. While it offers step-free access to certain parts, passengers with mobility challenges should take note that station staff can provide assistance when necessary. Although there are no waiting rooms or toilets, there is a seating area where passengers can rest while waiting for their trains. It's worth noting that trains calling at this station do not have onboard staff, though help is available through customer action points p s and phone services.
Whether you're planning a commute or a day trip, Foxton Train Station connects you efficiently to numerous destinations. Information on local travel options, including bus services, is easily accessible, ensuring you can seamlessly continue your journey beyond the train. If ever there is a need for a rail replacement service, details can be conveniently found online or on station notice boards.
From Foxton, the world—or at least the region—is your oyster. If you’re an academic or a visitor, you might find trains to Cambridge particularly convenient. For those seeking a vibrant city experience, trains to London Kings Cross await, whisking you to the capital in no time. Nearby towns such as Royston and Meldreth are also well within reach for more local adventures or peaceful retreats.
Foxton Train Station provides you with the essential facilities needed for a straightforward, pleasant journey. While lacking some of the amenities of larger stations, its efficiency and the beauty of the surrounds more than make up for it. The station's charm lies in its simplicity; it offers a stress-free travel experience that seamlessly connects with broader networks.
Whether starting or ending your journey here, the scenic routes and charming local area make Foxton a delightful choice for train travel. Don your traveler's hat and explore the welcoming paths that extend from Foxton Train Station to your desired destinations. Happy travels!
| Ticket Office | |
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| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Foxton, 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 | 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 | No |
| Smartcard validators | Yes |
| Information available from staff | Yes - from help 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 | Step free access is available in parts of this station. This is a Category B2 station: Step free access to both platforms via short ramps interchange between platforms via the level crossing. The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Help Point. |
| 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 | Yes A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available at the times listed. A Mobile Assistance team also covers this station. You can arrange assistance by:
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| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Foxton |
| Seating area | Yes |
| Wheelchairs available | No |
| Getting to and from the station | |
| Accessible taxis here | No |
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes |
| Accessible spaces | None |
| Accessible car park equipment | No |
| Staff Help | |
| Staff help available | |
| 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 | No |
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| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Foxton |
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| Seating area | Yes |
| 1st Class Lounge | No |
| 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 | 0 Located near the station entrance on platform 1 side. Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed. |
| Type of Storage | Stands, |
| Sheltered | No |
| 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. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Cambridge | Great Northern | 18:35 | 1 | On time |
| from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 18:41 | 2 | On time |
| from Cambridge | Great Northern | 19:33 | 1 | On time |
| from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 19:41 | 2 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 18:35 | 1 | On time |
| to Cambridge | Great Northern | 18:41 | 2 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 19:33 | 1 | On time |
| to Cambridge | Great Northern | 19:41 | 2 | On time |