Station
Station message
The accessible toilets are out of order on Platforms 1 & 2 at Leicester station.
Station facilities
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General service information
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Closed Circuit Television
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Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office -
Information Services Open
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CIS
- Departure Screens
- Arrival Screens
- Announcements
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Customer Help Points
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Ticket buying and collection
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Oystercard Issued
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Use Oystercard
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Always Show Oyster Card Fields
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard Validator
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Smartcard Comments
Collect and top your Smartcard at this location
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Penalty FaresEM
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All station facilities
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First Class Lounge
Located
At the south end of platform 3/4 - Currently Closed
Tickets Accepted
All First Class ticket holders
Facilities
Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
Refreshments
Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
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Seated Area
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Waiting RoomMon-Fri 05:20 to 22:30
Saturday 05:20 to 22:30
Sunday 07:15 to 22:30There are heated waiting rooms, along with sheltered platform waiting areas with accessible seating.
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Trolleys
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Station Buffet
Cafe and vending machine.
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Toilets
The toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 05:20-22:30
- Saturday 05:20-22:30
- Sunday 07:15-22:30
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
Find WiFi Hotspots around Leicester station
Free WiFi is available in the First Lounge
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Post Box
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Atm Machine
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Shops
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Accessibility and mobility access
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Helpline
08000 11 33 23
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Staff Help Available
Staff help available 05.20 - 01.00
Passenger Assistance meeting point is at the customer information desk in the front concourse or the ticket gates.
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- 24h
- 24h
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
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Step Free Access
This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance.
This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
Coverage: whole Station -
Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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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.
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Parking information
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Cycle StorageSpaces: 222
Sheltered: Yes
Cctv: Yes
Location:Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
Annotation:Cycle hub opening hours 0400 to 0200 daily. Changing facilities available. An application form for the cycle hub can be requested by emailing here.
There are also mixed type stands with outdoor covered spaces in main car park and stands at the station front.
Type: Compounds,Stands -
CarParkCar parking1:
£2.00 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230.
This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
Operator Name: East Midlands Railway
Name: Station car park
Spaces: 488
Number Accessible Spaces: 20
Accessible Spaces Note:A designated pick up/drop off for mobility impaired customers is available in the short stay car park with step free access to the concourse and into the station
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: No
Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Car parking2:This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
Operator Name: East Midlands Railway
Name: Short stay car park
Spaces: 10
Number Accessible Spaces: 4
Accessible Spaces Note:One disabled pick up/drop off only bay. Charges 50p for 20 minutes blue badge holders 1 hour free. Blue Badge holders wishing to park longer must use the long stay car park on Fox Street.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: No
Open:
- 24h
- 24h
- 24h
Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Rail Replacement Services
Coaches leave from the Station front
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Taxi Rank
station front
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Onward Travel
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here
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Airport
'Skylink' service departs daily, at regular intervals from St Margaret's Bus Station (in city centre) for East Midlands Airport.
For details: www.trentbarton.co.uk/services/skylinkderby
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Passenger services
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Left Luggagehttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Lost Property
Operator Name: E M R lost property office is located at Nottingham. We will try to contact the owner if they can be identified, the item will be kept for 3 months (unless it is perishable) and a record is kept.https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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