Waterbeach station
Station Road
Waterbeach
Cambridgeshire
CB25 9HT
Waterbeach Station can be found on Station Road in Waterbeach as shown on the map, and is operated by Great Northern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Waterbeach Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the charming county of Cambridgeshire, Waterbeach train station serves as a convenient gateway for locals and visitors alike, eager to explore the surrounding areas or venture further afield. With its rich history and strategic location, this station is a popular choice for many commuters, travelers, and explorers. Whether you're planning a day trip or a longer journey, understanding the facilities and services here can enhance your travel experience.
Although Waterbeach train station is unstaffed, it offers a range of facilities to ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey. Travelers can utilize ticket machines for purchasing tickets and collecting those bought online. The station accommodates passengers with mobility challenges, although step-free access is only partially available. Assistance can be pre-booked, and help points are stationed on the platforms around the clock.
While the station lacks a fully-equipped ticket office, the available machines are designed for accessibility and offer discounts with the Disabled Persons Railcard. For those looking to catch some rest before their train, unheated waiting shelters are available. Remember, there's ample parking with 82 spaces and four accessible spots, ensuring you can leave your vehicle behind with peace of mind.
Being well-connected is vital for any train station, and Waterbeach excels in that department. Although it doesn’t offer local bus information directly, the 'Onward Travel Information Map' provides guidance for continued low-stress transit. In instances of rail service disruptions, a rail replacement service may be offered. For further travel flexibility, it’s helpful to know that there are no cycle hire facilities, though cyclists can safely store their bikes with ample stands available.
For those with wanderlust, Waterbeach station offers easy access to several alluring destinations. There are convenient trains from Waterbeach to Cambridge, perfect for a dose of academia and culture. Or perhaps the vibrant capital calls? Board a train to London Kings Cross for a day amidst the city's iconic sights.
If history in Ely entices you, or you need to catch a flight, consider a journey to Ely or head directly to Stansted Airport. From picturesque landscapes en route to Norwich to the architectural beauty of Audley End, Waterbeach station is your portal to adventure.
Waterbeach train station is more than just a pitstop—it's a gateway to new experiences and memorable journeys. Offering essential services and a diverse range of destinations, it caters to the everyday commuter and curious traveler alike. Keep these details in mind when planning your next rail trip, ensuring your journey is as seamless and enjoyable as possible. Happy travels!
| Ticket Office | |
|---|---|
| Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Waterbeach, 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 | No |
| 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 B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances . Access between platforms via level crossing (over 400m apart). The Assistance Meeting Point is by the Help Points. 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 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 | No |
| 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 | 4 |
| Accessible car park equipment | No |
| Staff Help | |
| Staff help available | |
| Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
| Helpline | Assistance can be pre booked up to two hours before departure by contacting Assisted Travel. This station is unstaffed and trains calling at this station do not have on board staff. You can arrange assistance on 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 | 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 | 82 | ||
| Accessible spaces | 4 | ||
| 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 | |
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| Spaces | 12 Located in the car park and platform 2. 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 Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 06:53 | - | Cancelled This train has been cancelled because of a person being hit by a train |
| from Ely | Greater Anglia | 07:00 | 1 | On time |
| from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 07:19 | 2 | On time |
| from Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 07:23 | 1 | On time |
| from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 07:48 | 2 | On time |
| from Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 07:53 | 1 | On time |
| from Ely | Greater Anglia | 08:09 | 1 | On time |
| from London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 08:14 | 2 | On time |
| from Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 08:25 | 1 | On time |
| from Norwich | Greater Anglia | 08:35 | 1 | On time |
| Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 06:53 | - | Cancelled This train has been cancelled because of a person being hit by a train |
| to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 07:00 | 1 | On time |
| to Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 07:19 | 2 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 07:23 | 1 | On time |
| to Kings Lynn | Great Northern | 07:48 | 2 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 07:53 | 1 | On time |
| to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 08:09 | 1 | On time |
| to Ely | Great Northern | 08:14 | 2 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | Great Northern | 08:25 | 1 | On time |
| to Cambridge | Greater Anglia | 08:35 | 1 | On time |