Train travel to Chester guide

Updated May 9, 2026

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.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.

Chester live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Chester, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Chester to Cardiff Central06:192h 59mTransport for WalesOn time
Chester to Leeds06:202h 22mNorthernOn time
Chester to Holyhead06:231h 50mTransport for WalesOn time
Chester to London Euston06:242h 11mAvanti West CoastOn time
Chester to Chester06:271h 33mMerseyrailOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Holyhead to Chester06:161h 49mTransport for WalesOn time
Crewe to Chester06:1823mTransport for WalesOn time
Holyhead to Chester06:201h 36mAvanti West CoastOn time
Moorfields to Chester06:3051mMerseyrailOn time
Shrewsbury to Chester06:3255mTransport for WalesOn time

Station Details

Address:

Chester station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS

Ticket Office opening hours::

Monday to Saturday open from 07:00 until 22:30

Sunday open from 08:00 until 22:30

Ticket Machine:

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

Shops

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Station Buffet

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ATM

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Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

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