It is not necessary to pre-book on Thameslink services. Thameslink offers a high frequency service and so reservations are not required. There are no catering facilities available.
All accommodation is non-smoking.
Cycles are not permitted on trains due into London on Mondays to Fridays between 0700 and 0945, or departing from London Stations between 1630 and 1830 Mondays to Fridays. However, bicycles are permitted at all times for journeys from all stations between Bedford and Luton Airport Parkway inclusive. Bicycles are also permitted at all times for journeys between Gatwick Airport and Brighton inclusive. High security cycle racks are available at some stations. Thameslink operates a Penalty Fare System.