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Lakenheath (LAK)

Lakenheath station, Station Road, near Lakenheath, Suffolk, IP27 9AD

Lakenheath receives a very limited train service with trains only scheduled to call here on Sunday's, so please check timetables and journey planners before travelling to or from this station. The nearest station with a more frequent service is Brandon.

Live trains

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Lift status

There are no lifts at this station.

Ticket Office

Opening Hours

No

Ticket Machines

No

Collect tickets bought online
  • No
Accessible ticket machines

No

Induction loop

Yes

Smartcards

Smartcards issued at this station

No

Smartcard tickets
  • No
Smartcard validators

No

Information Available From Staff

  • Yes - from help point

Customer Information Screens

  • Departure Screens

Staff Help Available

Yes

This station is not staffed. Assistance can be provided by the conductor on board, but booking is recommended to avoid any delay to your journey.

What assistance is available for customers using this station?

  • Board and alight

  • Luggage (on and off train only)

  • Ticket sale on board

How can Turn Up And Go (TUAG) assistance be requested by customers using this station?

  • By calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)

  • By using one of the two Help Points at this station

Assistance meeting point is on the platform.

Customer Help Points

Yes

Help points can be found at the following location(s):

  • Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich) - At the entrance to this platform, fixed to the grey post beneath the customer information screen

  • Platform 2 (for trains towards Cambridge and Stansted Airport) - Between the entrance on to this platform and the waiting shelter, fixed to the grey post beneath the customer information screen

Customer Services Notes

Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00Sunday 10:00-20:00Bank Holidays 09:00-18:00

The hours shown are for the Customer Relations team on 0345 600 7245 (option 8).

Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Luggage Storage

No

Lost Property

  • Lost Property Monday to Sunday & Public Holidays: Yes

CCTV at the Station

Yes

Station Accessibility

Step-free access

Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street.

This station has step free access to both platforms from Station Road, with less than 50 metres between the two entrances which are either side of the level crossing.

This station is a category B1 station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955

Assistance meeting point is on the platform.

Ticket barriers and gates

No

Accessible ticket machines

No

Induction loop

Yes

Ramp for train access

No

Accessible Toilets

No

Waiting rooms

No

Seating area

Yes

Getting to and from the station

Accessible taxis here

Yes

Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster

Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point

No

Staff Help

Staff help available

Yes

This station is not staffed. Assistance can be provided by the conductor on board, but booking is recommended to avoid any delay to your journey.

What assistance is available for customers using this station?

  • Board and alight

  • Luggage (on and off train only)

  • Ticket sale on board

How can Turn Up And Go (TUAG) assistance be requested by customers using this station?

  • By calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)

  • By using one of the two Help Points at this station

Assistance meeting point is on the platform.

Customer Help Points and Meeting Point

Yes

Help points can be found at the following location(s):

  • Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich) - At the entrance to this platform, fixed to the grey post beneath the customer information screen

  • Platform 2 (for trains towards Cambridge and Stansted Airport) - Between the entrance on to this platform and the waiting shelter, fixed to the grey post beneath the customer information screen

Helpline
  • Helpline Monday to Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00

08:00 - 20:00

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.

Nearest accessible station

Toilets

No

Accessible Toilets

No

Baby Changing

No

Waiting Rooms

No

Seating Area

Yes

Refreshment Facilities

No

Pay Phones

Yes

Post Boxes

Yes

Bicycle Storage

Spaces

2 spaces

Type of Storage

Stands

Location

There is one cycle stand just outside the entrance to Platform 1 (for trains towards Norwich), next to the information poster boards.

Sheltered

No

CCTV

No

Bicycle Hire

Cycle Hire Information

There are no cycle hire facilities at this station

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