Trains from Carlisle Train Station
to Chester Train Station
From £18.00
Carlisle Train Station to Chester Train Stationby train on average takes 2 hrs 25 mins
Carlisle Train Station to Chester Train Station one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £18.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 36 minutes
- First train leaves Carlisle Train Station at 05:43
- Last train leaves Carlisle Train Station at 21:32
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- Carlisle (CAR)
- Chester (CTR)
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1 Adult
(16+)0 Children (5 - 15)
Under 5s go freeCarlisle to Chester train times
| Last updated: 14:56:31
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15:47 Carlisle On Time | 18:09 Chester On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 2h 22m, 1 change | ||
16:07 Carlisle On Time | 18:44 Chester On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 2h 37m, 1 change | ||
16:48 Carlisle On Time | 19:09 Chester On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 2h 21m, 1 change | ||
17:11 Carlisle On Time | 19:48 Chester On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 2h 37m, 1 change | ||
17:52 Carlisle On Time | 20:02 Chester On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 2h 10m, 1 change |
Station Message
There"Öll be no short stay parking at the front of Carlisle station on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays until 5 May while replacement buses are running due to planned engineering work. You can still get 20 minutes"Ö free parking in the main station car park for short stay, pick up or drop off, but please make sure you leave enough time to catch your train.
Carlisle Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Validators on gates only. Ticket machines and booking office for pre purchased collection and only ticket machines for purchase
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Seating available on all platforms with waiting rooms throughout.
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available at this station. Toilets are open 24/7
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
Newsagent
- Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
ScotRail only - Bus stops on The Crescent at the top of the road
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available at this station. Toilets are open 24/7
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.
Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 160
Number Accessible Spaces: 10
Accessible Spaces Note:Eco friendly car hire available from this station. Click here for more information.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £5.50
Sunday: £5.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast Website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Car Park 2
Notes
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Station Car Park 2
Spaces: 79
Number Accessible Spaces: 4
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £5.50
Sunday: £5.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces16
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 8.
- Annotation
Space for 16 cycles on Platform 8.
8 x hoops on platform 8 (2 x cycles per hoop = 16 spaces)
- TypeRacks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is the information kiosk in the booking hall. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Chester Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
Coffee shop - Costa Coffee.
Buffet.
Public House/Bar.
- 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
Platforms 4-7.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
Located on the platform(s).
- Atm MachineNo
- ShopsYes
There is a WHSmith located on the main concourse.
- Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is the local bus stop at the front of the station.
From 22 March 2025 the rail replacement bus stop will move to local bus stop (S2) on City Rd, next to The Queen at Chester Hotel.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
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
Platforms 4-7.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 - AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Chester East
Spaces: 113
Number Accessible Spaces: 6
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwrOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24h - Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Chester West
Spaces: 123
Number Accessible Spaces: 6
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:This car park is accredited with a Disabled Parking Award run by D M U K. Visit https://www.disabledmotoring.org for further information.
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwrOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24h
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces76
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
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.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
The meeting point for customers who have booked assistance or wish to request assistance is the Customer Services Office in the main concourse.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 03:00 to 01:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Ticket machines are located next to the ticket barriers. They have touchscreen controls.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisYes
Outside the station.
- Accessible Public TelephonesNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platforms 4-7.
- Step Free Access
Category A.
Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Ticket GatesYes
Wide aisle gates available.
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
There's an unmarked location, outside the station.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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