Chester to Ashford International Train Tickets & Timetables

Chester Train Station to Ashford Internationalby train on average takes 6 hrs 17 mins

Chester Train Station to Ashford International one way only

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Trains depart every 40 minutes
First train leaves Chester Train Station at 04:48
Last train leaves Chester Train Station at 17:55

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Chester to Ashford International 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

Ashford International 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
  
  Seasons, Single and Return tickets are now available digitally on The Key. To find out more or apply online, go to www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed Southeastern ticket offices.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for SE
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  on platform 1/2 there is a heated waiting room
  on platform 5/6 there is a heated waiting shelter
  The Station has a range of perch and standard height seating on all platforms.
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Coffee shops and Selecta vending machines
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Only available when staff present
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Ashford International station
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  booking hall
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  newspapers
- Rail replacement locations
  
  From the station forecourt outside the booking hall. (What 3 Words: waddled.down.toys)
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Platforms - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0345 322 7021
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Southeastern Customer Services
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Information Services Open
  
  Train running Information and advice on how to get assistance available through the Help Point.
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  On platforms 1/2 and 5/6. Also by gateline in the subway.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
  
  Operator Name: A P C O A Parking
  Name: Car Park A
  Spaces: 166
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 13
  Accessible Spaces Note:
  Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space
  
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Off-peak: £8.30
  Daily: £9.20
  Weekly: £38.40
  Monthly: £134.90
  Three Monthly: £402.10
  Six Monthly: £806.00
  Annual: £1,445.00
  Saturday: £7.00
  Sunday: £3.50
  Note:
  From 1st June - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £1.50
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
  
  Operator Name: A P C O A Parking
  Name: Car Park B
  Spaces: 135
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 15
  Accessible Spaces Note:
  These Blue Badge spaces are located in the Station forecourt.
  Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space
  
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: No
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Off-peak: £8.30
  Daily: £9.20
  Weekly: £38.40
  Monthly: £134.90
  Three Monthly: £402.10
  Six Monthly: £806.00
  Annual: £1,445.00
  Saturday: £7.00
  Sunday: £3.50
- Car Park 3
  
  Notes
  From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
  
  Operator Name: A P C O A Parking
  Name: Car Park F
  Spaces: 315
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 2
  Accessible Spaces Note:
  Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space
  
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Off-peak: £6.10
  Daily: £6.70
  Weekly: £29.10
  Monthly: £102.20
  Three Monthly: £303.40
  Six Monthly: £610.50
  Annual: £1,095.00
  Saturday: £5.10
  Sunday: £3.50
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  454
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  behind bus stop front of station
- Annotation
  
  You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  These are located in the booking hall on the domestic side of the station. They are also located in the subway adjacent to the gateline on the international side of the station.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
  
  Counters can be raised or lowered to suit all customers
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Step Free Access
  
  Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Chester Train Stationto Ashford InternationalFrom £62.00

Chester Train Station to Ashford Internationalby train on average takes 6 hrs 17 mins

Chester Train Station to Ashford International one way only

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Chester Train Station facilities

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Ashford International facilities

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