Chester to Bristol Temple Meads Train Tickets & Timetables

Chester Train Station to Bristol Temple Meadsby train on average takes 3 hrs 36 mins

Chester Train Station to Bristol Temple Meads one way only

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Trains depart every 18 minutes
First train leaves Chester Train Station at 05:33
Last train leaves Chester Train Station at 19:54

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Chester to Bristol Temple Meads train times

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Station Message

TfW Penalty Fare Zone Expansion

This station is within the TfW Penalty Fare Zone. For more information visit tfw.wales/penalty-fares.

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

Bristol Temple Meads Ticket Office Reduced Opening Hours

Bristol Temple Meads ticket office will have the following changes to planned opening hours:

Sunday 24th November 06:15 to 16:15

Saturday 30th November 06:45 to 16:45

Tickets can be bought from the ticket machine or digitally.

Bristol Temple Meads facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for NR
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15.
  Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
  Additional Ladies Toilets are located on Platform 10/12.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Free Network Rail Wi-fi - #FreeStationWiFi
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  The Post Box is located by the main gateline
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  The ATM machine is located in the Midland Shed, next to the side entrance to the main booking hall from the Friary.
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15.
  Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
  Additional Ladies Toilets are located on Platform 10/12.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Free Network Rail Wi-fi - #FreeStationWiFi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03457 000 125
- Operator Name
  
  Great Western Railway - For details visit: https://www.gwr.com/help-and-support/lost-property
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
  Yes - from help point
- Information Services Open
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: http://www.apcoa.co.uk
  
  0345 165 2030
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA Parking (UK) Limited
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  374
- Charges
  
  Daily: £14.30
  Weekly: £100.10
  Monthly: £268.00
  Three Monthly: £504.00
  Annual: £1,463.00
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  0
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Accessible Car Park Equipment Note
  
  Accessible ticket machine is available at the car park. Step free access from the car park to the station
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  450
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park.
  A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate.
  There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Annotation
  
  Please note cycles can be carried on our trains free of charge.
- Type
  
  Stands

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Trains from Chester Train Stationto Bristol Temple MeadsFrom £50.40

Chester Train Station to Bristol Temple Meadsby train on average takes 3 hrs 36 mins

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