Shepreth station
Station Road
Shepreth
Cambridgeshire
SG8 6PZ
Shepreth Station can be found on Station Road in Shepreth as shown on the map, and is operated by Great Northern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Shepreth Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the charming countryside of South Cambridgeshire, Shepreth train station is a lovely stop for travelers in the UK. Whether you're heading to nearby cities or exploring local attractions, this station serves as a quaint starting point for your journey. Although relatively small, Shepreth station provides various essential amenities ensuring a comfortable travel experience. Let's take a closer look at what you can expect when you visit Shepreth train station.
Though Shepreth station lacks a formal ticket office, ticket machines are conveniently available for all your ticketing needs, including online ticket collection. These machines are also equipped to provide discounts for Disabled Persons Railcard holders, ensuring accessibility for all travelers. Departure screens and announcement systems keep passengers informed, while help points are strategically placed on platforms for additional assistance when needed.
Accessibility is a key focus at Shepreth, with step-free access provided to both platforms through separate entrances. However, note that further assistance might be required for access between trains and platforms. If needed, staff-operated ramps are available, and a mobile assistance team is on hand to ensure seamless boarding. For those planning a trip, it's wise to arrive about 20 minutes before the train's departure.
Shepreth station offers direct train connections to a variety of popular destinations. Frequent services run to bustling city centers such as Cambridge and London Kings Cross, making it an ideal boarding point for both local and long-distance travelers. Other popular routes include journeys to Royston, Letchworth Garden City, and Stevenage.
Onward travel from Shepreth station is well-supported with local bus services and taxis, ensuring an easy transition from train to other modes of transport. For updated bus schedules and rail replacement service details, travelers can consult the station's Onward Travel Information Map. While at the station, enjoy the peace of countryside travel despite the absence of commercial outlets such as cafes or shops, allowing you a moment of tranquility before embarking on your journey.
Shepreth train station encapsulates the charm and efficiency of rural British travel. While modest in size, it is equipped with crucial facilities to ensure travelers' needs are met, making it a reliable base for your rail adventures. Whether you're a commuter heading to a major city or a local resident planning a day trip, Shepreth offers a warm welcome. Don't forget to explore the beautiful village of Shepreth itself, with stunning landscapes and historical architecture to appreciate as you continue your adventure.
Plan your trip and purchase tickets for your next rail journey with confidence, knowing Shepreth train station is ready to meet your travel needs. Safe travels!
| Ticket Office | |
|---|---|
| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Shepreth, 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 | |
|---|---|
| Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via street and 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 | Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms. |
| Seating area | Yes |
| Wheelchairs available | No |
| Getting to and from the station | |
| Accessible taxis here | No |
| Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No |
| Accessible spaces | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Accessible Toilets | No |
| Baby Changing | No |
| Waiting rooms | Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms. |
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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 | 13 | ||
| Accessible spaces | 1 | ||
| Accessible car park equipment | No | ||
| Car park CCTV | No | ||
| Parking charges | Free car parking available | ||
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Spaces | 9 Located in the car park. 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 | 06:38 | 1 | On time |
| from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 06:41 | 2 | On time |
| from Cambridge | Great Northern | 07:08 | 1 | On time |
| from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 07:10 | 2 | On time |
| from Cambridge | Great Northern | 07:38 | 1 | On time |
| from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 07:39 | 2 | On time |
| from Cambridge | Great Northern | 08:08 | 1 | On time |
| from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 08:09 | 2 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 06:38 | 1 | On time |
| to Cambridge | Great Northern | 06:41 | 2 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 07:08 | 1 | On time |
| to Cambridge | Great Northern | 07:10 | 2 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 07:38 | 1 | On time |
| to Cambridge | Great Northern | 07:39 | 2 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 08:08 | 1 | On time |
| to Cambridge | Great Northern | 08:09 | 2 | On time |