Chester to Cambridge Train Tickets & Timetables

Chester Train Station to Cambridgeby train on average takes 6 hrs 12 mins

Chester Train Station to Cambridge one way only

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Trains depart every 30 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 Cambridge 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

Car Park Closure

Please be advised that the car park at this station will be closed on the 8th December 2024, and then from Friday 27th December 2024 until Wednesday 1st January 2025 inclusive. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. This is due to engineering works.

Cambridge facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Oyster Comments
  
  Oyster cards are not valid at this station
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for LE
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
- Post Box
  
  No
  
  Nearest post box is on Station Square at the front of the station
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  On platform 1.
- Shops
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
Wifi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Help point located on platforms 7/8. Help points are also located in the Cycle Park on the ground floor, level 1 and level 2
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
  Name: Station Car Park
  Spaces: 330
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 23
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: No
  Website
  http://www.ncp.co.uk
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Off-peak: £14.50
  Daily: £14.50
  Weekly: £50.00
  Monthly: £240.00
  Three Monthly: £683.00
  Annual: £2,389.00
  Saturday: £14.50
  Sunday: £14.50
  Note:
  £101.50 Flexi ticket fare
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
  Name: Premium Bay
  Spaces: 3
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 0
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: No
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Opening Times
  Sat,Sun 24h
  Charges
  Annual: £2,993.00
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  2850
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Type
  
  Stands
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 028 28 78
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
  
  Assistance is provided by station staff during the hours of train service operation. Booking is recommended
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Step Free Access
  
  This station has step free access to all platforms. Platforms 7and 8 accessible via lifts.
  This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
  Assistance meeting point is on Platform 1.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Cambridge station has Secure Station Accreditation
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Chester Train Station to Cambridgeby train on average takes 6 hrs 12 mins

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