The Higgins
It's simple to reach The Higgins, in Bedford , by train. Simply hop on a train to Bedford station and then it's just a short walk across town to the attraction. The Higgins is full of wonders for all to enjoy – you'll find it jam-packed with a fascinating historic collection and with so much to look at, it's suitable for all ages. For more information about opening times, visit The Higgins’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 05:45 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 05:45 - 21:00 |
| Sunday | 07:15 - 21:15 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk/lostproperty |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| ATM | Available |
| ATM notes | ATM located in ticket hall |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | The nearest station(s) with more facilities other than Bedford are: Wellingborough and Luton Airport Parkway |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | Please phone the Helpline on 0800 058 2844 to ensure that arrangements are in place. |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
Carpark opening hours:
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Meteor Parking Ltd | ||||||||||||
| Car parking spaces | 702 | ||||||||||||
| Carpark charges |
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Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 526 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | front right hand side, and station front |
| Cycle storage notes | Majority of the cycle ranks are sheltered |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Ramp access to main entrance. Lifts and stairs to all platforms. Barriers with side gate for easy wheelchair access |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | Accessible taxis are available |
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Bedford
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Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Brighton | Thameslink | 15:48 | 3 | On time |
| to Corby | East Midlands Railway | 15:56 | 4 | On time |
| to Bletchley | West Midlands Trains | 15:59 | 1A | Late |
| to Gatwick Airport | Thameslink | 16:02 | 1 | On time |
| to London St Pancras International | East Midlands Railway | 16:11 | 3 | On time |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Brighton | Thameslink | 15:51 | 1 | On time |
| from London St Pancras International | East Midlands Railway | 15:55 | 4 | On time |
| from Bletchley | West Midlands Trains | 15:56 | 1A | Late |
| from Gatwick Airport | Thameslink | 16:05 | 2 | On time |
| from Corby | East Midlands Railway | 16:10 | 3 | On time |
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