Trains to Richmond Castle

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The nearest rail station to Richmond Castle is Darlington, 12 miles away. If you're travelling from London, take a train from London St Pancras International towards Edinburgh, alighting at Darlington. Darlington is also served by trains from Reading, Aberdeen, Newcastle and Liverpool Lime Street.

From the station, take the 26A bus towards Colburn, alighting at Richmond Market Place. From here it's a two-minute walk to Richmond Castle.

Richmond Castle stands today as one of the finest surviving Norman fortresses in Britain. Climb the keep to enjoy magnificent views of the Yorkshire Dales, stroll in the peaceful Cockpit Garden, and view the exhibition devoted to conscientious objectors in the First World War, who served here in the Non-Combatant Corps.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Available
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Available
Telephone types	Cards and coins
Station Buffet	Available
ATM	Available
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	Darlington has a RNIB 'Map for All' located at the main entrance, adjacent to the taxi rank and accessible parking. Access to the platforms via the Victoria Road entrance is via a steep ramp.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Unavailable
WiFi notes	Find WiFi Hotspots around Darlington station.
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	Assistance meeting point is Customer Information Point, platform 4.
Customer Service notes	We welcome your feedback, suggestions and ideas to help us to make changes that can develop and grow our business.
Customer help points	Unavailable
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Station Car Park
Carpark operator	London North Eastern Railway
Car parking spaces	382

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	152
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	stations front
Cycle storage notes	Compound

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Darlington station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include: ABC (01325 466664) or 1AB (01325 350123) or Pauls (07828 285656).

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About Richmond Castle

Richmond Castle commands the heights above the River Swale, close to the centre of Richmond, North Yorkshire. A fortification was built here soon after the Norman Conquest, as William the Conqueror sought to bring the North under his control by granting lands to his most faithful followers.

The 'Honour of Richmond' grew to become one of the most extensive Norman estates in England, covering parts of eight counties. In the late 12th century the Castle was strengthened with towers and a barbican, and a 100-foot-high keep was added, which still stands proudly to this day.

By the late 14th century Richmond Castle had fallen out of use, and by 1538 it lay partly in ruins. In the mid 19th century it was used as a barracks by the North Yorkshire Militia, and from 1908-10 it was the home of Robert Baden-Powell, later to found the Boy Scouts, while he commanded the Northern Territorial Army.

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to Edinburgh (Waverley)	London North Eastern Railway	21:27	4B	On time
to Liverpool Lime Street	TransPennine Express	21:33	1	On time
to Catterick Garrison Bus	London North Eastern Railway	21:33		On time
to London Kings Cross	London North Eastern Railway	21:48	1	On time
to Newcastle	TransPennine Express	21:54	4B	On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from Saltburn	Northern	21:19	2	On time
from Catterick Garrison Bus	London North Eastern Railway	21:22		Scheduled
from London Kings Cross	London North Eastern Railway	21:26	4B	On time
from Edinburgh (Waverley)	TransPennine Express	21:31	1	On time
from Edinburgh (Waverley)	London North Eastern Railway	21:46	1	On time

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Station details & facilities

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Parking

Bicycle Facilities

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Departures and arrivals from Darlington

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