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Provider information and services
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
Popular Routes
Thameslink train tickets
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Thameslink
08:391h07
London Bridge (LBG)09:46Brighton station (BTN)
£201One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
08:091h09
London Bridge (LBG)09:18Brighton station (BTN)
£201One-way
0 changes
Find a PDF version of all Thameslink times here.
Popular Thameslink routes
London to Brighton train
from £9
Direct trains available
1h02 average duration
10trains per day
Served by
- Southern
- Thameslink
- Gatwick Express
London to London Gatwick Airport train
from £10
Direct trains available
0h29 average duration
17trains per day
Served by
- Thameslink
- Southern
- Gatwick Express
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London St Pancras International (STP) train
from £9
Direct trains available
0h44 average duration
10trains per day
Served by
- Southern
- Gatwick Express
- Thameslink
London Gatwick Airport to London train
from £9
Direct trains available
0h29 average duration
15trains per day
Served by
- Gatwick Express
- Southern
- Thameslink
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to London Bridge (LBG) train
from £8
Direct trains available
0h29 average duration
10trains per day
Served by
- Southern
- Thameslink
- Tube
London Bridge (LBG) to London Gatwick Airport train
from £10
Direct trains available
0h29 average duration
12trains per day
Served by
- Thameslink
- Southern
London Gatwick Airport to London Bridge (LBG) train
from £10
Direct trains available
0h29 average duration
11trains per day
Served by
- Thameslink
- Southern
London St Pancras International (STP) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
from £11
Direct trains available
0h39 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
- Gatwick Express
- Southern
- Thameslink
Brighton to London train
from £8
Direct trains available
1h01 average duration
13trains per day
Served by
- Thameslink
- Southern
- Gatwick Express
London Bridge (LBG) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
from £8
Direct trains available
0h29 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
- Thameslink
- Tube
- Southern
Thameslink FAQs
Everything you need to know to travel with Thameslink: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more
Thameslink operates train services connecting key destinations such as London, Brighton, Bedford, Cambridge, and Gatwick Airport, offering convenient travel across these major locations.
Thameslink trains are designed to be accessible for passengers with reduced mobility, offering features such as wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, and priority seating.
Refund policies for train tickets with Thameslink depend on the ticket type you purchased.
For Thameslink, there is no formal check-in process; simply show your valid ticket when requested.
Yes, if you miss your connection due to a delay, Thameslink offers compensation for this inconvenience.
For Thameslink, refunds for Anytime tickets are usually processed within 20 working days, while Advance tickets are non-refundable.
Thameslink's compensation request process typically allows claims to be submitted within 20 working days, although specific details about the refundability of tickets indicate that Anytime tickets are fully refundable, while Advance tickets are non-refundable.
If your train with Thameslink is delayed, you are eligible for compensation for connection delays.
For a train delay with Thameslink exceeding 120 minutes, passengers are entitled to a compensation of 50% of the single ticket price or 50% of the relevant portion of the return ticket price.
For a Thameslink train delay between 60 and 119 minutes, compensation is 25% of the single ticket price or 25% of the relevant portion of the return ticket price.
Thameslink operates from multiple stations across the London area, including London Bridge, Blackfriars, and St Pancras International.
On Thameslink trains, passengers can store their luggage in overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, or under seats. Passengers are allowed to bring 2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage.
Thameslink does not operate overnight trains, as night journeys are not available with this provider.
You do not need to bring your passport when traveling with Thameslink, as it primarily operates within the UK and typically requires only a valid train ticket for travel.
Yes, you can take pets onboard a Thameslink train. Small pets travel free of charge, and dogs must be on a lead, with a maximum of two dogs allowed per passenger.
If a train operated by Thameslink is canceled, a full refund is available.
Thameslink offers refundable options for flexible tickets, such as Anytime and Off-Peak tickets, allowing changes or cancellations for a fee.
Yes, Thameslink trains are equipped with USB plugs for passenger use.
You cannot buy subway tickets onboard the Thameslink train.
Thameslink does not offer compensation for delays caused by weather or strikes.
Yes, Thameslink trains provide WiFi onboard for passengers.
Thameslink offers a Quiet Zone for passengers seeking a more peaceful travel environment, but specific family compartments are not mentioned.
station information and facilities
Most popular Thameslink train stations
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 01:00 Saturday 04:45 - 01:00 Sunday 05:25 - 01:00 Ticket office is located on the lower level concourse.
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Various shops, cafes and restaurants
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift
- Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets can be located on the lower concourse. A Changing Place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Bridge. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, shower facility, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The facility is located on the on the upper concourse and can be accessed from an accessible lift on the lower concourse, at street level or via a lift on the London Underground. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the Changing Place room, please speak to a member of staff, contact our control centre on 02072341108 or press one of our assistance help points throughout the station so we can help you gain access. Changing Places is a campaign on behalf of people who are unable to use standard accessible toilets and are usually more spacious, fitted with advanced equipment and provide the user with a private, comfortable and hygienic space.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in Station Approach.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for London Bridge
- Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
- Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
Wifi
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
Taxis
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
Public transport options for London St Pancras International
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 24/7
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06:00 until 18:00.
Parking
- Car Park: Airport Car Park
Dining
- Costa Coffee
- KFC
- McDonald's
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
Accessibility
- Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Hilton London Gatwick Airport
- Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central
- Premier Inn London Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
Ticket Office
- 24/7
Car Rental
- Car hire: Yes, various companies operate from both North and South airport terminals, 200 yards from the station.
Information Desk
- Located inside the main terminal.
Public transport options for Gatwick Airport
- Bus lines: GH1, 17, 18
- Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
- Onward travel information: Available from airport.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
Dining
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main concourse
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transport options for Brighton
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms including level boarding to Thameslink trains from Zone C on both platforms. Manual ramps are available for other zones and for London Underground services.
- Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including Travelcards. Where tickets for National Rail services are not available through an accessible ticket machine, ticket office staff provide assistance where possible.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Farringdon
- Metro: Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City Lines
Thameslink destinations
Not sure where to begin your Thameslink adventure? Check out these popular Thameslink destinations for travel details and nearby attractions:
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