Train travel to Chester guide
Which train companies run trains to Chester?
Depending on when you travel, you should find services run to and from Chester provided by the following: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern and Transport for Wales. Journey duration and price can vary depending on who you travel with so it's always worth checking when booking.
What are Chester's opening hours?
Chester generally operates between 0:00 and 23:59. However, hours may vary, so please confirm before traveling.
Pick up & drop off at Chester
Chester offers easy access with dedicated parking and pick-up/drop-off zones.
Connectivity of the Chester?
Trains to and from Chester connect easily to popular destinations like Manchester, London, Liverpool, London Euston and Liverpool Lime Street. Buses and taxis are also readily accessible from the station to help you complete your journey. Use our train finder to get the best options for your trip.
Chester Live Timetable
Our live timetable provides real-time information about train schedules and services for passengers traveling to and from Chester. Check it now to plan your next journey.
Departures
Arrivals
| Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester to Manchester Airport | 17:52 | 4A | Transport for Wales | On time |
| Chester to Crewe | 17:55 | 1 | Transport for Wales | On time |
| Chester to Chester | 17:57 | 7B | Merseyrail | On time |
| Chester to Chester | 18:12 | 7B | Merseyrail | On time |
| Chester to Leeds | 18:24 | 6 | Northern | On time |
| Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds to Chester | 15:42 | 9B | Northern | On time |
| Stockport to Chester | 17:08 | 1 | Northern | Cancelled |
| Cardiff Central to Chester | 15:23 | 1B | Transport for Wales | On time |
| Leeds to Chester | 16:43 | 10B | Northern | On time |
Station Details
Address: Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Facilities
ATM
Bicycle rental
Bicycle parking
Sheltered storage
CCTV at storage area
Public Wi-Fi
Payphone
Cards and coins
Post box
Refreshments
Seating facilities
First class lounge
Seating area
Waiting room
Toilet
Tourist information office
Trolleys
Ticket Office
Ticket office open
Ticket machine
Use Oyster cards
Oyster top-up
Services
Bus service
Car park
Cabstand
Metro service
Customer help point
Staff
Accessible ticket machine
Ramp for train access
Accessible toilet
Wheelchairs
Customer support
Left luggage
Lost property
Currency exchange
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