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Train companies affected:Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express
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Train companies affected:South Western Railway
Leagrave (LEA)
Leagrave station, Compton Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, LU4 9BA
Station Information
Ticket Office
Opening Hours
- Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 06:00 - 19:30
- Opening Hours Saturday: 06:00 - 19:20
- Opening Hours Sunday: 07:45 - 17:45
Ticket Machines
Yes
Collection of pre-purchased tickets
- Pick up tickets at Ticket Machine
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
All Thameslink 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 so please check the station access note for further details
Induction loop
Yes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this station
Yes
Smartcard tickets
- No
Smartcard validators
Yes
Smartcard notes
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit: www.thameslinkrailway.com/thekeysmartcard
Information Available From Staff
- Yes - from help point
Customer Information Screens
- Departure Screens
- Announcements
Information Services Opening Times
- Information Services Opening Times Monday to Sunday: Yes
Staff Help Available
- Staff Help Available Monday to Sunday: 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 below.
Customer Help Points
Yes
Luggage Storage
No
Lost Property
- Lost Property Monday to Sunday: Yes
CCTV at the Station
Yes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access
Some step-free access, may be in one direction only - please check details.
This is a Category B3 station: Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to ticket office.
Ticket barriers and gates
Yes
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
All Thameslink 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 so please check the station access note for further details
Induction loop
Yes
Ramp for train access
Yes
Accessible Toilets
No
Waiting rooms
Yes
There is no waiting room at this station
There is a heated, sheltered area on platform 1 next to the ticket barriers.
Seating area
Yes
Wheelchairs available
Yes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis here
No
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point
Yes
At both sides of the station.
Accessible spaces
6 spaces
Free Parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
All Blue Badge holders need to register their vehicles on APCOA Blue Badge Portal or APCOA Connect, alternatively please call 01895 262122. Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at this station car park. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge. You will need to register but parking is still free for Blue Badge holders.
Staff Help
Staff help available
- Staff help available Monday to Sunday: 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 below.
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point
Yes
Helpline
- Helpline Monday to Sunday: Yes
The assisted helpline is not available on Christmas Day.
See below for times when this station is staffed.
Assistance can be pre booked up to two hours before departure by contacting Assisted Travel.
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. You can arrange assistance on arrival by:
Pressing the “emergency & assisted travel” button on a station Help Point
Calling our freephone number: 0808 168 1238
Texting us on 07970 511077
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
Yes
Accessible Toilets
No
Baby Changing
No
Waiting Rooms
Yes
There is no waiting room at this station
There is a heated, sheltered area on platform 1 next to the ticket barriers.
Seating Area
Yes
Operator
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Car Parking Availability
- Car Parking Availability Monday to Sunday: Yes
Spaces
376 spaces
Accessible spaces
6 spaces
Free Parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
All Blue Badge holders need to register their vehicles on APCOA Blue Badge Portal or APCOA Connect, alternatively please call 01895 262122. Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at this station car park. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge. You will need to register but parking is still free for Blue Badge holders.
Impaired mobility set down/pick up points available
Yes
At both sides of the station.
Car park CCTV
Yes
Parking charges
Parking charges apply
- Rate per day £8.00
- Rate on Saturday £2.80
- Rate on Sunday £2.80
- Rate per week £37.80
- Rate per month £136.90
- Rate per 3 months £368.30
- Rate per year £1169.40
Refreshment Facilities
Yes
Pay Phones
No
Bicycle Storage
Spaces
120 spaces
Type of Storage
Stands
Location
Platform 4
Sheltered
Yes
CCTV
Yes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information
There are no cycle hire facilities at this station
More Information
Transport Links
The rail replacement bus stop location is shown on the ‘Rail Replacement Bus Map’ below.
Yes
Information to plan your onward journey is available in the ‘Onward Travel Information Map’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below.
