Chester to Inverness Train Tickets & Timetables

Chester Train Station to Invernessby train on average takes 7 hrs 45 mins

Chester Train Station to Inverness one way only

Cheapest Advance Single from £133.40

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Trains depart every 74 minutes
First train leaves Chester Train Station at 04:55
Last train leaves Chester Train Station at 15:52

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Chester to Inverness train times

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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

Inverness facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for SR
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  
  No
  
  Caledonian Sleeper only
  There is no First Class lounge within the station but First Class lounge facilities are available for Caledonian Sleeper customers within the Guest Services Centre across the road.
  Tickets Accepted
  Caledonian Sleeper First Class ticket holders
  Refreshments
  Complimentary snacks and refreshments
  Facilities
  Free WiFi, showers
  Note: Standard Class and Seated guests can purchase shower tokens for the Guest Lounge from the On Board Hosts.
  --
  Showers are available within the station and include an accessible shower. National Keys Scheme operated but key can be obtained from staff working at these facilities if you do not have your own key.
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Costa Coffee, WH Smith, bar
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Tourist Information
  
  Yes
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  No
  
  WHSmith, Barber shop, Mailboxes shop, PhotoMe photo booth
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park. Entrance via Millburn Road.
  Please click on the below link for the exact bus pick up location:-
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- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
Wifi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03301 092 833
- Operator Name
  
  ScotRail Lost Property Information
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Operator Name
  
  ScotRail
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  60
- Charges
  
  Per Hour: £1.20
  Daily: £6.00
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  3
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Parking is free for disabled customers parking in Blue Badge spaces displaying a valid International Blue Badge
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  40
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
- Annotation
  
  Discounted cycle hire available at Ticket to Ride to holders of valid rail tickets. Visit www.tickettoridehighlands.co.uk or call 01463 419160 for more information
- Type
  
  Lockers
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 04:45 to 00:15
  Sun 09:00 to 00:15
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Step Free Access
  
  This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates.
  Please take care when boarding / alighting from the train at this station as the stepping distance between the train and the platform may be more prominent than at other stations.
  Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Ticket gates to all platforms
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Available
  
  No
- Details
  
  Caledonian Sleeper only
  There is no First Class lounge within the station but First Class lounge facilities are available for Caledonian Sleeper customers within the Guest Services Centre across the road.
  Tickets Accepted
  Caledonian Sleeper First Class ticket holders
  Refreshments
  Complimentary snacks and refreshments
  Facilities
  Free WiFi, showers
  Note: Standard Class and Seated guests can purchase shower tokens for the Guest Lounge from the On Board Hosts.
  --
  Showers are available within the station and include an accessible shower. National Keys Scheme operated but key can be obtained from staff working at these facilities if you do not have your own key.

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Trains from Chester Train Stationto InvernessFrom £133.40

Chester Train Station to Invernessby train on average takes 7 hrs 45 mins

Chester Train Station to Inverness one way only

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