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About How Wood (Hertfordshire) (HWW) Train Station

Station managed by: London Northwestern Railway

How Wood station
Hyde Lane
How Wood
Hertfordshire
AL2 2NG

How Wood (Hertfordshire) Station can be found on Hyde Lane in How Wood as shown on the map, and is operated by London Northwestern Railway.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at How Wood (Hertfordshire) Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about How Wood (Hertfordshire) Station

Exploring How Wood (Hertfordshire) Train Station

If you're planning a trip around Hertfordshire, How Wood train station offers a quaint and quiet entry point for your journey. Whether you're a local commuter or exploring the UK for leisure, this station connects you to a wide array of destinations, ensuring you can enjoy the scenic views and vibrant towns of Hertfordshire with ease.

Facilities and Amenities at How Wood Train Station

How Wood train station, though small, provides essential amenities for a comfortable start to your journey. Notably, there is no ticket office or ticket machines available at the station. However, there is a help point on the platform where you can obtain information. An induction loop system is in place, catering to those with hearing impairments. For accessibility, the station offers step-free access throughout, making it user-friendly for passengers with mobility needs. Furthermore, this station, while lacking waiting rooms, provides a seating area for passengers.

Transport Links and Onward Travel

While How Wood may not have its own plethora of taxis or hire cars, it excels in connectivity through other means. Local bus services are accessible, and for those instances where rail service disruption occurs, rail replacement buses are available. To get a printable guide for planning your journey, you can access it here. Additionally, changes at Watford Junction can lead you to further connections, such as trains to Gatwick Airport or a coach to Heathrow, ensuring you are well-linked for both local and international travel.

Popular Destinations from How Wood

How Wood Station is your gateway to a range of exciting destinations. Whether you're commuting for work or exploring for leisure, you can easily travel to nearby bustling hubs. You can head to Watford Junction for an urban vibe or ride to St Albans Abbey for a touch of history. The allure of London is within reach with trains to London Euston. Other noteworthy destinations include Bricket Wood and Milton Keynes Central.

For those seeking longer adventures, trains to Birmingham New Street and even northbound routes to Manchester Piccadilly expand your travel horizons. With such a wide range of popular routes, How Wood train station stands as a convenient, well-connected stop on your explorative journey through the UK.

Conclusion: Making the Most of How Wood

While How Wood (Hertfordshire) train station may be limited in terms of on-site facilities, its strategic location and strong rail connections offer ample opportunities for travel throughout Hertfordshire and beyond. Whether you're catching a train to the bustling city of London or visiting the historic town of St Albans, you can do so with ease from How Wood. When you're ready to plan your travel, keep in mind purchasing your tickets online prior to your journey to avoid any inconvenience at the station.

Embrace the exciting travel options available from How Wood, a charming station that could be the starting point of your next memorable journey around the UK.

How Wood (Hertfordshire) Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hoursThere is no ticket office at How Wood (Hertfordshire), 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

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Announcements

Staff help availableThere is no staff help available at How Wood (Hertfordshire)
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

Please contact our Contact Centre team on: 0333 311 0006. Who are open during the following times:

Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday and Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00 Bank Holidays: 08:00 - 16:00 except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Luggage storageNo
Lost property

None

CCTV at the stationNo
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available throughout the whole station.

This station has been classified as a step-free access category A station. This means that this station has step-free access to all platforms. More information on the step-free classification system can be found at https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955

The Assistance meeting point is on the platform that your service is due to depart. Please attract the attention of the Conductor who will assist you onto the train.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesNo
Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at How Wood (Hertfordshire)
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spacesNone
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help availableThere is no staff help available at How Wood (Hertfordshire)
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
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 How Wood (Hertfordshire)
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesYes
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces0
Type of Storage
ShelteredNo
CCTVNo
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from How Wood (Hertfordshire) Station

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

Rail replacement vehicles will operate from bus stop A on Park Street Lane, near to the junction with Slowmans Close, for services to Watford.

Services to St Albans will operate from public service bus stop B on Park Street Lane near to the junction with Burston Drive.

Please check your destination before boarding.

Please click here for walking directions from the station to the rail replacement bus stop.

Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here

Change at Watford Junction for trains to Gatwick and a coach service to Heathrow

Live Departures and arrivals from How Wood (Hertfordshire) Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into How Wood (Hertfordshire) station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.

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