Chester to Leicester Train Tickets & Timetables

Chester Train Station to Leicesterby train on average takes 2 hrs 30 mins

Chester Train Station to Leicester one way only

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Trains depart every 41 minutes
First train leaves Chester Train Station at 04:46
Last train leaves Chester Train Station at 20:55

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Chester to Leicester 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

Leicester 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
  
  Collect and top your Smartcard at this location
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for EM
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  
  No
  
  Located
  At the south end of platform 3/4 - Currently Closed
  Tickets Accepted
  All First Class ticket holders
  Facilities
  Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
  Refreshments
  Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
  Wi-Fi
  Yes
  Showers
  No
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  There are heated waiting rooms, along with sheltered platform waiting areas with accessible seating.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Cafe and vending machine.
- Toilets
  Yes
  The toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
  - Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 05:20-22:30
  - Saturday 05:20-22:30
  - Sunday 07:15-22:30
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Leicester station
  Free WiFi is available in the First Lounge
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Coaches leave from the Station front
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  The toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
  - Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 05:20-22:30
  - Saturday 05:20-22:30
  - Sunday 07:15-22:30
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Leicester station
  Free WiFi is available in the First Lounge
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  03457 125678
- Available
  
  No
- Operator Name
  
  EMR lost property office is located at Nottingham. We will try to contact the owner if they can be identified, the item will be kept for 3 months (unless it is perishable) and a record is kept.
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Information Services Open
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  £2.00 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230.
  This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
  
  Operator Name: East Midlands Railway
  Name: Station car park
  Spaces: 488
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 20
  Accessible Spaces Note:
  A designated pick up/drop off for mobility impaired customers is available in the short stay car park with step free access to the concourse and into the station
  
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: No
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Charges
  Daily: £15.00
  Weekly: £45.00
  Monthly: £150.00
  Three Monthly: £405.00
  Annual: £1,500.00
  Saturday: £7.50
  Sunday: £7.50
  Note:
  £2.00 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230.
  £9.50 Weekend rate (Friday 1000 - Sunday midnight) please purchase ticket from ticket office.
  This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
  From Monday 12 February 2024, demolition works will begin in the area, restricting access to the station car park. Station Street will be closed and access will be available via Fox Street. For more information visit: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/station
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
  
  Operator Name: East Midlands Railway
  Name: Short stay car park
  Spaces: 10
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 4
  Accessible Spaces Note:
  One disabled pick up/drop off only bay. Charges 50p for 20 minutes blue badge holders 1 hour free. Blue Badge holders wishing to park longer must use the long stay car park on Fox Street.
  
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: No
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
  Charges
  Off-peak: £7.50
  Note:
  This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  222
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Annotation
  
  Cycle hub opening hours 0400 to 0200 daily. Changing facilities available. An application form for the cycle hub can be requested by emailing here.
  There are also mixed type stands with outdoor covered spaces in main car park and stands at the station front.
- Type
  
  Compounds
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  08000 11 33 23
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Staff help available 05.20 - 01.00
  Passenger Assistance meeting point is at the customer information desk in the front concourse or the ticket gates.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Step Free Access
  
  This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance.
  This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Available
  
  No
- Details
  
  Located
  At the south end of platform 3/4 - Currently Closed
  Tickets Accepted
  All First Class ticket holders
  Facilities
  Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
  Refreshments
  Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
  Wi-Fi
  Yes
  Showers
  No

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Trains from Chester Train Stationto LeicesterFrom £33.90

Chester Train Station to Leicesterby train on average takes 2 hrs 30 mins

Chester Train Station to Leicester one way only

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