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Clifton Down Train Station

Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2PN

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Opening Times

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • The car park is located between St John's Road and Whiteladies Road.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 420cm x 570cm (13ft 9in x 18ft 8in).
    • The nearest designated bay is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the platform 1 entrance.
    • The furthest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the platform 1 entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • The patron does not have to cross a road.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is a designated bay 16m from the main entrance (platform 2) which has dimensions of 260cm x 470cm.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located in the car park by platform 2.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The door opening is 210cm (6ft 11in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located leading down to the platform.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

Outside Access (Platform 1 Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located in the car park leading to the bridge.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in) wide.

Level Change (Platform 1 Entrance)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance and over the bridge.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

Outside Access (Platform 1 Rear Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Whiteladies Road.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • Platform 1 Rear Entrance
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

Level Change (Platform 1 Rear Entrance)

  • There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
  • The step(s) is / are located leading down to the entrance.
  • There is / are 11 step(s) to the area / service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium.
  • The steps do not have handrails.

Level Change (Platform 1 Ramp)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located leading down from the bridge and rear entrances.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • There are several 110cm wide handrail chicanes throughout this ramp.

Outside Access (Waiting Room Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the platform.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

Train Station

  • The station is not staffed.
  • There is not an office to obtain help.
  • There is not a ticket office.
  • The train companies operating from within this station are Great Western Railway.
  • The train companies that operate within this station include:.
  • Please click here for access information for Great Western Railway.
  • There is not a taxi rank at the station.
  • There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
  • The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are 2.
  • The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 1.
  • The platform(s) which can be accessed by using alternative outside access entrances only is / are 1,2.
  • Additional Station Information View
    • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
    • Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
    • Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
    • There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are P2-B.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
  • Comments View
    • There is an easy slope through the car park which can be used between station entrances to overcome these steps from platform 2 to the bridge over to platform 1.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)