Does Essex Road station have ticket gates?

No, this station doesn't have ticket gates.

Is there CCTV at Essex Road station?

Yes, there is CCTV at this station.

Is there a bureau de change at Essex Road station?

No, there isn't a bureau de change at this station.

Are there public telephones at Essex Road station?

No, this station doesn't have public telephones.

Is there a waiting room at Essex Road station?

No, this station doesn't have a waiting room.

Are there seated areas at Essex Road station?

Yes, there's a seating area at this station.

Seated area information

The platforms at this station are underground. There are seats on both platforms.

Are there showers at Essex Road station?

No, there aren't showers at this station.

Is there a tourist information office at Essex Road station?

No, there isn't a tourist information office at this station.

Are there luggage trolleys at Essex Road station?

No, luggage trolleys aren't available at this station.

Are smartcards issued at Essex Road station?

Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.

Are there ticket machines at Essex Road station?

No, there aren't ticket machines at this station.

Can I collect train tickets from Essex Road station?

Yes, you can collect train tickets from this station.

Can smartcards be topped up at Essex Road station?

No, you can't top up smartcards at this station.

Can smartcards be validated at Essex Road station?

Yes, smartcards can be validated at this station.

Are Oyster cards issued at Essex Road station?

Yes, Oyster cards are issued at this station.

Can Oyster cards be topped up at Essex Road station?

Yes, you can top up Oyster cards at this station.

Can Oyster cards be used at Essex Road station?

Yes, you can use Oyster cards at this station.

Are there bus connections at Essex Road station?

Yes, there are bus services at this station.

Is car hire available at or near Essex Road station?

No, car hire is not available at or near the station.

Are there metro connections at Essex Road station?

No, metro services aren't available at this station.

Does Essex Road station have connections to a port?

No, the station doesn't have connections to a port.

Does Essex Road station have connections to an airport?

No, the station does not have connections to an airport.

Is bike hire available at or near Essex Road station?

No, bike hire is not available at or near the station.

Are accessible taxis available at Essex Road station?

No, accessible taxis aren't available at this station.

Is there a ramp at Essex Road station to get on the train?

No, there isn't a train ramp at this station.

Are there accessible public telephones at Essex Road station?

No, accessible public telephones aren't available at this station.

Are there induction loops at Essex Road station?

Yes, induction loops are available at this station.

Are there wheelchairs available at Essex Road station?

No, wheelchairs aren't available at this station.

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Essex Road station information

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Essex Road station address

Essex Road station
181 Essex Road
Islington
Greater London
N1 2SU

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Essex Road ticket office opening hours

Monday to Friday – 06:30 to 22:00 Saturday – 06:30 to 22:00 Sunday – 06:30 to 22:00

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Essex Road train station facilities

Getting ready for your next journey? Whether you’re planning a trip or getting ready for your commute, find out everything you need to know about Essex Road station facilities here before you travel. At most train stations you’ll find ticket machines to buy or collect tickets, as well as customer help points if you need a helping hand. There are also seating areas in most stations so you can sit back and relax while you wait for your train. For detailed information about the facilities available at Essex Road station, take a look below.

Essex Road at a glance

Essex Road station

Station information
- Station details
  
  Station name
  
  Essex Road
  
  CRS code
  
  EXR
  
  Station operator
  
  GN
  
  National Location Code
  
  6004
- Ticketing information
  
  Does Essex Road station have ticket gates?
  
  No, this station doesn't have ticket gates.
  
  Penalty fares information
  
  Applicable Operators: Great Northern
  
  London fare zone
  
  Zone 2
- Station security
  
  Staffing level
  
  Full time
  
  Is there CCTV at Essex Road station?
  
  Yes, there is CCTV at this station.
- Customer service
  
  Are there customer help points at Essex Road station?
  
  Yes, there's customer help points at this station.
  
  Customer help points information
  
  The Assistance Meeting Point is on the concourse.
  
  Customer services information
  
  This information is unavailable.
  Assisted travel information
  
  Staff are available at this station at all times for providing assistance getting on and off the train and assistance around the station and to the platform. Assistance can be provided unbooked (turn up and go) or pre booked up to two hours before departure by contacting Assisted Travel.
  Whether you pre book assistance or travel unbooked, please contact a member of staff on arrival. We recommend arriving 20 minutes prior to your train departing. This is to allow us to make sure arrangements are in place at your destination, or interchange, station such as the availability of staff and lifts. If there is insufficient time to check these arrangements, we may assist you onto the next available train.
  For further information on assisted travel please see:
  Accessibility at the station - Great Northern.
  
  Assisted travel contact details
  
  For help with planning your journey, or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline on:
  Phone - 0800 058 2844
  Textphone - 0800 138 1018
  
  Assisted travel opening hours
  
  The assisted helpline is not available on Christmas Day.
  Monday to Sunday – 24 hours
Station facilities
- Toilet facilities
  
  Are there toilets at Essex Road station?
  
  No, there aren't toilets at this station.
  
  Are there baby changing facilities at Essex Road station?
  
  No, there aren't baby changing facilities at this station.
  
  Are there showers at Essex Road station?
  
  No, there aren't showers at this station.
- Seating at the station
  
  Is there a waiting room at Essex Road station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have a waiting room.
  
  Are there seated areas at Essex Road station?
  
  Yes, there's a seating area at this station.
  
  Seated area information
  
  The platforms at this station are underground. There are seats on both platforms.
- Tourist facilities
  
  Is there a bureau de change at Essex Road station?
  
  No, there isn't a bureau de change at this station.
  
  Are there luggage storage facilities at Essex Road station?
  
  No, there are no luggage storage facilities at this station.
  
  Is there a tourist information office at Essex Road station?
  
  No, there isn't a tourist information office at this station.
  
  Are there luggage trolleys at Essex Road station?
  
  No, luggage trolleys aren't available at this station.
- Communication
  
  Are there public telephones at Essex Road station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have public telephones.
  
  Is there a post box at Essex Road station?
  
  No, there isn't a post box at this station.
  
  Is there Wi-Fi at Essex Road station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have Wi-Fi.
- Shops, cafés and cash machines
  
  Is there a cash machine at Essex Road station?
  
  No, there aren't cash machines at this station.
  
  Are there shops at Essex Road station?
  
  No, there aren't shops at this station.
  
  Are there cafés, pubs or restaurants at Essex Road station?
  
  No, the station does't have cafés, pubs or restaurants.
Buying and collecting train tickets
- Ticket office
  
  Are there ticket machines at Essex Road station?
  
  No, there aren't ticket machines at this station.
  
  Can I collect train tickets from Essex Road station?
  
  Yes, you can collect train tickets from this station.
- Ticketing options
  
  Are smartcards issued at Essex Road station?
  
  Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be topped up at Essex Road station?
  
  No, you can't top up smartcards at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be validated at Essex Road station?
  
  Yes, smartcards can be validated at this station.
  
  Smartcard information
  
  For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Great Northern website.
  
  Are Oyster cards issued at Essex Road station?
  
  Yes, Oyster cards are issued at this station.
  
  Can Oyster cards be topped up at Essex Road station?
  
  Yes, you can top up Oyster cards at this station.
  
  Can Oyster cards be used at Essex Road station?
  
  Yes, you can use Oyster cards at this station.
  
  Oyster information
  
  Oyster top-up is not available at this station. Pre-loaded Oyster Cards can be purchased at the ticket office.
Travel links
- Public transport
  
  Are there bus connections at Essex Road station?
  
  Yes, there are bus services at this station.
  
  Bus services information
  
  Information to plan your onward journey is available in the ‘Onward Travel Information Map’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below.
  
  Are there metro connections at Essex Road station?
  
  No, metro services aren't available at this station.
  
  Does Essex Road station have connections to a port?
  
  No, the station doesn't have connections to a port.
  
  Does Essex Road station have connections to an airport?
  
  No, the station does not have connections to an airport.
  
  Replacement buses location
  
  Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location.
- Personal transport
  
  Is car hire available at or near Essex Road station?
  
  No, car hire is not available at or near the station.
  
  Does Essex Road station have a taxi rank?
  
  No, this station doesn't have a taxi rank.
Car parking
- Car parking
  Live Car Parking
  
  Car parking
  
  Car parking is not available at this station.
Bikes
- Bike storage
  
  Is there bike storage at Essex Road station?
  
  Yes, there's bike storage at this station.
  
  Is there a sheltered bike storage area at Essex Road station?
  
  No, there is no sheltered bike storage area.
  
  Bike storage spaces
  
  6
  
  Bike storage location
  
  Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
  
  Bike storage information
  
  This information is unavailable.
  
  Bike storage type
  
  This information is unavailable.
  
  Is there CCTV in the bike storage at Essex Road station?
  
  Yes, this station has CCTV in the bike storage.
- Bike hire
  
  Is bike hire available at or near Essex Road station?
  
  No, bike hire is not available at or near the station.
Accessibility and mobility access
- Station access
  
  Is there a ramp at Essex Road station to get on the train?
  
  No, there isn't a train ramp at this station.
  
  Step-free access information
  
  This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access.
  The Assistance Meeting Point is on the concourse.
  This station does not have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
  
  Step-free access coverage
  No part of station
  
  Are there accessible drop off or pick up points at Essex Road station?
  
  No, there aren't accessible drop off or pick up points at this station.
  
  Are there wheelchairs available at Essex Road station?
  
  No, wheelchairs aren't available at this station.
- Ticketing access
  
  Are there accessible ticket machines at Essex Road station?
  
  Yes, this station has accessible ticket machines.
  
  Accessible ticket machines information
  
  All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
  Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
  
  Is there a lowered ticket counter at Essex Road station?
  
  No, there isn't a lowered ticket counter at this station.
  
  Are there induction loops at Essex Road station?
  
  Yes, induction loops are available at this station.
- Accessible travel links
  
  Are accessible taxis available at Essex Road station?
  
  No, accessible taxis aren't available at this station.
- Accessible station facilities
  
  Is staff help available at Essex Road station?
  
  Yes, staff are available to help you at this station.
  
  Staff help opening hours
  
  Monday to Sunday – 24 hours
  
  Are there accessible public telephones at Essex Road station?
  
  No, accessible public telephones aren't available at this station.
  
  Are there accessible toilets at Essex Road station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have accessible toilets.

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