Getting out and about
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Travelling by train
Railway stations
Travelling from Northampton and Long Buckby by train
Northampton and Long Buckby Railway Stations are managed by London Northwestern Railway (LNWR).
- Accessibility and support at Northampton Railway Station
- Accessibility and support at Long Buckby Railway Station
- London Northwestern Railway (LNR) - on-train accessibility information
Travelling from Kings Sutton by train
Kings Sutton Railway Station is managed by Chiltern Railways and services are run by Chiltern and Great Western Railway (GWR).
- Accessibility and support at Kings Sutton Railway Station
- Chiltern Railways – accessible travel information
- Great Western Railway – Passenger Assist and accessibility
Travelling from Market Harborough by train
East Midlands Railway (EMR) serve Market Harborough station.
Rail timetables
View timetables from National Rail.
Railcards
The Disabled Persons Railcard saves you 1/3 off adult rail fares for travel on the National Rail network in Great Britain. If you're travelling with another adult, they will also get 1/3 off their rail fare. This means a friend, carer, or family member can save money too.
There are no time restrictions on the Disabled Persons Railcard, so you can use it to get a discount on tickets at any time of the day.
Passenger Assist
If you need help with your train journey, there are many ways to request it.
Passenger Assist allows you to request an assistance booking in advance. Any train company can organise assistance for your entire journey, even if you are travelling on multiple services.
Passenger Assist includes:
- offering a helping hand to navigate the station
- support when boarding the train
- meeting you from your train and taking you to your next train or the exit
- arranging a ramp on or off your train
- assistance relating to a non-visible impairment
- carrying your bag(s)
- getting an Assistance Dog Under Seat card
To use Passenger Assist:
- call: 0800 022 3720
- text: 60083
- textphone/minicom: 0845 60 50 600
- download the Passenger Assistance by Transreport app
Last updated 13 November 2023