Restriction Code
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Restrictions
Applicable Days
Monday to Friday
Mondays-Fridays
Outward Travel
Not valid for departures from:
London Terminals after 02:59 and before 09:54 and after 15:39 and before 19:02.
Return Travel
Not valid for arrivals into:
London Terminals and after 02:59 and before 10:59.
Notes
Break of journey allowed.
Seasonal Variations
Restrictions will be lifted for trains departing from and arriving at London Kings Cross on a Friday until further notice.
Restrictions will be eased on Monday 25th August 2025 in both directions.
Restrictions will be eased between 22nd December 2025 and 1st January 2026 in both directions.
Evening restrictions will be lifted for trains departing London Kings Cross on Thursday 2nd April 2026 due to the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Restrictions will be eased between Friday 3rd April 2026 and Monday 6th April 2026 in both directions.
Restrictions will be eased on Monday 4th May 2026 and 25th May 2026 in both directions.
Generally, Friday evening restriction easements apply on a Thursday before any Friday that is a Bank Holiday where travelling north from London Kings Cross.
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