Flint

Address and directions

Flint station
Y Farchnad / Market Square
Flint
Flintshire
CH6 5NW

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Ticket office opening hours

Monday: 07:30 to 15:45
Tuesday: 07:30 to 15:45
Wednesday: 07:30 to 15:45
Thursday: 07:30 to 15:45
Friday: 07:30 to 15:45
Saturday: 08:45 to 17:00
Sunday: 09:50 to 17:20

Station message

The lifts are out of order at Flint station.

Station facilities

Parking
Ticket machine
Ticket office
Toilets
Wifi

This is automated information from www.NationalRailEnquiries.co.uk (opens in new window).

General service information
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Closed Circuit Television
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
  Yes - from help point
- Information Services Open
  
  Mon-Fri 07:30 to 15:45
  Saturday 08:45 to 17:00
  Sunday 09:50 to 17:20
- CIS
  - Departure Screens
  - Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Ticket office for advice only.
Ticket buying and collection
- Ticket Office
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
- Oystercard Issued
- Use Oystercard
- Always Show Oyster Card Fields
- Smartcard Issued
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the ticket vending machine.
  To get a TFW SmartCard, visit our website: www.tfw.wales
- Penalty Fares
  
  AW
All station facilities
- Seated Area
- Waiting Room
  
  Mon-Fri 07:30 to 15:45
  Saturday 08:45 to 17:00
  Sunday 09:50 to 17:20
  
  On each platform.
- Station Buffet
- Toilets
- Baby Change
- Telephones
- Wi Fi
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Flint station
- Post Box
- Atm Machine
- Shops
Accessibility and mobility access
- Helpline
  
  03333 211202
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Induction Loop
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only. They have touchscreen controls.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
- Ramp For Train Access
- Accessible Taxis
- Accessible Public Telephones
- Nearest Stations With More Facilities
  
  PRT
- National Key Toilets
  
  Located in the booking office, radar key is required, please ask staff for access.
- Step Free Access
  
  Category B2.
  Step free access to Platform 1 (to Chester) via a ramp with handrails from Corporation Street.
  Step free access to Platform 2 (to Holyhead) via a ramp from the station car park.
  A footbridge with steps connects both platforms.
  
  Coverage: partial Station
- Ticket Gates
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
- Wheelchairs Available
- Assisted Travel
  
  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.
Parking information
- Cycle Storage
  
  Spaces: 8
  Sheltered: Yes
  Cctv: Yes
  Location:
  4 Sheffield Stands providing parking for up to eight bicycles are under a shelter by the night entrance to westbound platform and located by Big Foot.
  
  Type: Stands
- CarPark
  
  Operator Name: Flintshire County Council
  Name: Station Car Park
  Spaces: 65
  Number Accessible Spaces: 6
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: No
  
  Open:
  Mon-Sun
  
  Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Rail Replacement Services
  
  The rail replacement bus stop is a local bus stop on Holywell Road. To Prestatyn, it's near the McDonalds. To Shotton, it's near The Ship Pub.
- Onward Travel
  
  Nearest bus stop on Chester Street
- Cycle Hire
  
  There are no cycle hire facilities at this station.
Passenger services
- Customer Service
  
  Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
- Left Luggage
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Lost Property
  
  Operator Name: Transport for Wales
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Live departures and arrivals

Overview

Serving the North Wales town of Flint, this incredibly picturesque station, with its clean whitewashed exterior opened its doors in 1848. Showcasing the height of Victorian architecture, the Italianate features are beautifully preserved, ensuring its 2008 victory as the Best Station in the UK.

The two platforms serve Manchester Piccadilly, the seaside resort of Llandudno, and Crewe with trains running throughout the day, and the station is home to a remarkable sculpture by local artist Brian Fell.

How long does it take to get from Flint Station to Liverpool John Lennon Airport?
- Flint Station is 13 miles away from Liverpool's John Lennon Airport, which takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to get to by train, changing at Chester Station.
How long does it take to walk from Flint Station to Flint town centre?
- It takes around 4 minutes to walk from the station to Flint town centre, via Sydney Street.
What car parking facilities are available at Flint Station?
- Flint Station has 22 car parking spaces.
What facilities are there for bike storage at Flint Station?
- There are 8 bike storage spaces at Flint Station.
What other facilities are available at Flint Station?
- Toilets
- Card telephones
- Disabled access - step-free throughout, ramps are available, as are wheelchairs and induction loops
Which popular destinations can be reached from Flint Station?
- Flint to Shrewsbury