Trains from Chester Train Station
to Cardiff Queen Street
From £84.70
Chester Train Station to Cardiff Queen Streetby train on average takes 3 hrs 17 mins
Chester Train Station to Cardiff Queen Street one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £84.70
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 41 minutes
- First train leaves Chester Train Station at 05:33
- Last train leaves Chester Train Station at 19:17
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Chester to Cardiff Queen Street train times
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Station Message
TfW Penalty Fare Zone ExpansionThis station is within the TfW Penalty Fare Zone. For more information visit tfw.wales/penalty-fares.
Chester Train Station facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
Coffee shop - Costa Coffee.
Buffet.
Public House/Bar.
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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.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Platforms 4-7.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
Located on the platform(s).
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Atm MachineNo
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ShopsYes
There is a WHSmith located on the main concourse.
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Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is the local bus stop at the front of the station.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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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.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Platforms 4-7.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 -
AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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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
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces76
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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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.
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ -
Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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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.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 03:00 to 01:00
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Ticket machines are located next to the ticket barriers. They have touchscreen controls.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisYes
Outside the station.
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Accessible Public TelephonesNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
Platforms 4-7.
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Step Free Access
Category A.
Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
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Ticket GatesYes
Wide aisle gates available.
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
There's an unmarked location, outside the station.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Station Message
Station closures - 10,17 and 23 NovemberDue to rugby games at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff Queen Street station will close before the end of each game. For more information tfw.wales/events.
- Sunday 10 November - Cardiff Queen Street will close at 15:00 (except for accessible access and passengers that wish to travel to Cardiff Bay)
- Sunday 17 November - Cardiff Queen Street will close at 18:00 (except for accessible access and passengers that wish to travel to Cardiff Bay)
- Saturday 23 November - Cardiff Queen Street will close at 19:00 (except for accessible access and passengers that wish to travel to Cardiff Bay)
Cardiff Queen Street facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.
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Penalty FaresTrain Operator: AW
Url: https://www.tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Seating area in the caf├й on platform 3/4.
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National Key toilets are located on Platform 4 and also in the main concourse to the left of the ticket office; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxNo
Outside the station.
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Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stops are the local bus stops on Dumfries place. To Cardiff Central / Cardiff Bay, bus stop HC in front of the car park. To Cathays / Heath, bus stop HU, same side as Sainsburys.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National Key toilets are located on Platform 4 and also in the main concourse to the left of the ticket office; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Wifi
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Annotation
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 -
AvailableYes
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces36
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Cycle parking is located at three locations. 8 Sheffield stands providing for 16 bicycles are located on Station Terrace, outside the station to the right of the station entrance. 6 Sheffield stands providing for 12 bicycles are located on Platform 5. 4 Sheffield stands providing for 8 bicycles are located on Platform 2
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ -
Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help Available
Help provided by on train staff outside staffing hours.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:15 to 00:15
Sun 07:00 to 23:00 -
Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
Category A.
Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts. For full station facilities as stated in the Accessible Travel Policy, please visit the Transport for Wales website: www.tfwrail.wales/our-network/stations."
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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