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About Chester (CTR) Train Station

Station managed by: Transport for Wales

Chester Station
City Road
Chester
Cheshire
CH1 3NS

Chester Station can be found on City Road in Chester as shown on the map, and is operated by Transport for Wales.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Chester Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Chester Station

Exploring Chester Train Station

Nestled in the charming city of Chester, a place rich with history and architecture, Chester Train Station serves as a crucial hub for local and long-distance travelers. Whether you're heading out for a day trip or embarking on a journey to another bustling UK city, Chester station is well-equipped to meet your travel needs.

Station Facilities and Services

Chester Train Station provides a range of amenities to ensure a smooth travel experience. The ticket office is open from early morning until late at night, specifically 07:00 to 22:30 on weekdays and 08:00 to 22:30 on Sundays, making it convenient to purchase or collect tickets. There are also accessible ticket machines readily available.

Travelers with accessibility needs will find the station accommodating, with step-free access throughout the station and lifts serving all platforms. There are also accessible toilets, ramps for train access, and wheelchairs available on request. If you need assistance, staff are on hand to help from 03:00 to 01:00 every day.

Amenities for Comfort

The station is equipped with essential amenities to enhance your travel experience. You can find refreshment facilities like Costa Coffee, a buffet, and a public house/bar to grab a bite or drink before your journey. WHSmith is available for last-minute shopping needs, though there is no ATM within the premises. While there is no public Wi-Fi, cycling enthusiasts can make use of the 76 cycle parking spaces that are secured with CCTV.

For a more relaxed wait, the waiting rooms, open daily from 03:00 to 01:00, provide a comfortable seating area, though the station does not offer a first-class lounge.

Onward Travel Options

Chester Train Station is well-connected to various modes of transport, ensuring a seamless transition to your next destination. There's a rail replacement bus service located at the bus stop in front of the station, making it easy to catch a connection if there's disruption on the rail network.

For those who prefer taxis, they are conveniently stationed right at the front. If you're opting for bus travel, the station sits at the heart of a network operated by First and Arriva, offering routes within Chester and to nearby towns. For ease of travel around Chester by bus, consider purchasing a Chester PlusBus ticket, which offers discount-priced unlimited travel and is available when you buy your train ticket.

Popular Routes and Destinations

Whether you're planning a direct journey or a leisurely trip across regions, Chester Station is your gateway to a myriad of destinations. Hop on a train to experience the vibrant culture and landmarks of Liverpool Lime Street or enjoy the bustling cityscape of Manchester Piccadilly.

For a taste of the capital, you can catch a train that takes you directly from Chester to London Euston. These journeys, among other popular routes, ensure that Chester is not just a station but a hub connecting you to diverse experiences across the UK.

In Summary

Chester Train Station stands as more than just a transit point, offering necessary conveniences and facilities to bolster your travel journey. From ticketing to waiting areas, the station fosters an environment that accommodates both brief and extended stays. As you step through its corridors, you're welcomed into a network that will lead you to many fascinating journeys. Next time you plan a travel itinerary, know that Chester can be your starting point for many remarkable adventures. Safe travels!

Chester Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday:07:00 to 22:30
Sunday:08:00 to 22:30
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationNo
Smartcard validatorsNo
Information available from staff

Yes - from ticket office

Customer information

DepartureScreens

ArrivalScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday to Sunday:03:00 to 01:00
Customer help pointsNo
Customer services notes

Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.

Luggage storageNo
Lost property

Transport for Wales

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available throughout the whole station.

Category A.

Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.

Ticket barriers and gatesYes
Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsYes

The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.

Waiting rooms
Monday to Sunday:03:00 to 01:00
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableYes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereYes
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spaces6
Accessible car park equipmentTrue

None

Staff Help
Staff help available
Monday to Sunday:03:00 to 01:00
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointNo
Helpline

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

ToiletsYes

The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.

Accessible ToiletsYes

The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.

Baby ChangingYes
Waiting rooms
Monday to Sunday:03:00 to 01:00
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Chester East
OperatorAPCOA
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces113
Accessible spaces6
Accessible car park equipmentYes
Car park CCTVYes
Parking chargesFree car parking available
Chester West
OperatorAPCOA
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces123
Accessible spaces6
Accessible car park equipmentYes
Car park CCTVNo
Parking chargesFree car parking available
Refreshment FacilitiesAvailable

Coffee shop - Costa Coffee.

Buffet.

Public House/Bar.

ATM MachineNo
ShopsAvailable

There is a WHSmith located on the main concourse.

Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces76

Two tier rack cycle parking spaces provide for up to 76 bicycles to be parked.

To access them if you enter from City Road onto the station concourse, you need to turn right and continue along the side of the main station building, pass the current ticket office. and you will see the cycle parking in front of you, adjacent to the British Transport Police offices If entering the station from the direction of the Carriage Shed direction, will pass the cycle parking on route.

Type of StorageStands,
ShelteredYes
CCTVYes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information

Available

There are no cycle hire facilities at this station.

Transport Links to and from Chester Station

All you need to know about Chester's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

The rail replacement bus stop is the local bus stop at the front of the station.

At the front of the station

Bus stop is located outside the station.

First and Arriva both operate a network of regular local bus routes around Chester and also to nearby towns and villages. For route maps and timetables: www.firstgroup.com/ukbus and www.arrivabus.co.uk

Buy a Chester PlusBus ticket with your train ticket for discount-priced unlimited bus travel around the town. For details visit www.PlusBus.info

There is a "RailLink" bus service which runs from directly outside the station to Chester city centre. This service operates Mon to Sat from 07:00 to 19:00.

Available

There are no cycle hire facilities at this station.

Live Departures and arrivals from Chester Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Chester station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.

Arriving fromTrainArrival TimePlatformStatus
from ChesterMerseyrail18:567B19:11
from LeedsNorthern19:095On time
from ChesterMerseyrail19:107B19:19
from HolyheadTransport for Wales19:144BOn time
from StockportNorthern19:206On time
from London EustonAvanti West Coast19:133B19:16
from Cardiff CentralTransport for Wales19:257AOn time
from ChesterMerseyrail19:257BOn time
Going toTrainDeparture TimePlatformStatus
to Liverpool CentralMerseyrail19:007BDelayed
to ShrewsburyTransport for Wales19:184BOn time
to HolyheadAvanti West Coast19:233BOn time
to LeedsNorthern19:265On time