Chester to Alton Train Tickets & Timetables

Chester Train Station to Altonby train on average takes 4 hrs 24 mins

Chester Train Station to Alton one way only

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Trains depart every 41 minutes
First train leaves Chester Train Station at 04:48
Last train leaves Chester Train Station at 19:56

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Chester to Alton train times

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Chester Train Station facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for AW
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Coffee shop - Costa Coffee.
  Buffet.
  Public House/Bar.
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  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 toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms 4-7.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Chester station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the platform(s).
- Atm Machine
  
  No
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  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.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- 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 toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms 4-7.
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03333 211 202
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Transport for Wales
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
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: Yes
  Website
  https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwr
  Opening 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: No
  Website
  https://www.apcoa.co.uk/tfwr
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  76
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- 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.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03333 211202
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-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 hours
  
  Mon-Sun 03:00 to 01:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Ticket machines are located next to the ticket barriers. They have touchscreen controls.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Yes
  
  Outside the station.
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms 4-7.
- Step Free Access
  
  Category A.
  Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Wide aisle gates available.
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
  
  There's an unmarked location, outside the station.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Station Message

The ticket office at Alton will be closing at 1755 on Tuesday 24 December and at 1800 on Friday 27 December 2024.

Alton facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Alton ticket office can issue new smartcards and sell tickets to smartcards including Flexi Seasons.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for SW
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  A Whistle Stop Agents is located on platform 1 and it sells coffee, tea, drinks, hot and cold sandwiches, etc. There is also a station caf├® in the car park that sells hot and cold food and drinks.
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Alton station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Station Forecourt, Station Road.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only during Ticket Office opening hours.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Alton station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/lost-property
- Open
  
  Opening times are for the Lost Property office at London Waterloo. There is no Lost Property office at Alton.
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Customer Help points are located on every platform
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Name
  
  Alton Car Park
- Spaces
  
  207
- Charges
  
  Off-peak: £4.60
  Per Hour: £1.50
  Daily: £9.30
  Weekly: £37.10
  Monthly: £130.90
  Three Monthly: £392.70
  Annual: £1,309.00
  Saturday: £4.60
  Sunday: £4.60
  Note:
  Ring Go Code 77475.
  Hourly rate available from 1200 from Ring Go O N L Y.
  Bank Holidays £4.60.
  Off Peak from 1200 Monday to Friday.
  Weekend ticket available from 0001 Friday until 0359 Tuesday £13.80.
  Blue Badge parking
  Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders are available at many of our stations. A valid European Blue Parking Badge must be clearly displayed when you park in a disabled parking space.
  Parking is complimentary for Blue Badge holders who register via the link below. Where there are blue-badge parking spaces in short stay areas, charges do not apply but you must not park for longer than 20 minutes.
  Register for Complimentary Blue Badge Parking.
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  4
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  60
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  Platform 1
- Annotation
  
  6 cycle lockers and 54 cycle hoops.
- Type
  
  Lockers
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 5282100
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 06:00 to 13:24
  Sun 10:00 to 18:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The toilet facilities are only during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Step Free Access
  
  Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1. Lifts to Platform 2.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Chester Train Stationto AltonFrom £89.80

Chester Train Station to Altonby train on average takes 4 hrs 24 mins

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