Chester to Manchester Piccadilly Train Tickets & Timetables

Chester Train Station to Manchester Piccadillyby train on average takes 2 hrs 19 mins

Chester Train Station to Manchester Piccadilly one way only

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Trains depart every 45 minutes
First train leaves Chester Train Station at 02:56
Last train leaves Chester Train Station at 23:22

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Chester to Manchester Piccadilly 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

Manchester Piccadilly facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for AW, TP, Northern, XC, VT
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  
  Location
  Above the information point (opposite the ticket office) on the main concourse - Lift available
  Tickets Accepted
  Avanti West Coast Anytime or Off-Peak (First Class) or Avanti West Coast Advance (First Class) tickets. You can only enter the lounge on the travel date shown on your ticket.
  Facilities
  Dedicated business areas are fully equipped with telephone points, desks, fax photocopier and modem facilities, screens with updated train information.
  Refreshments
  Tea, coffee, soft drinks.
  Wi-Fi
  Wi-Fi is available
  Showers
  Showers are not available
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
  
  Available throughout the station.
- Waiting Room
  Yes
  Assisted Travel Lounge is located on the Station Concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
  Opening Times
  - Monday - Saturday: 07:15 - 21:00
  - Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Station concourse
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11"ô12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13"ô14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilets are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the Assisted Travel Lounge. Use the radar key or contact a member of staff for further directions.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11"ô12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13"ô14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Wi-fi available - Free public wifi
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  Post box is situated at the top of the station approach, outside station doors (next to Boots)
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located on main concourse, Fairfield Street mezzanine level and Fairifeld Street.
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  News agent Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Pick Up / Drop off at the bus stops on Station Approach
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11"ô12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13"ô14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilets are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the Assisted Travel Lounge. Use the radar key or contact a member of staff for further directions.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Wi-fi available - Free public wifi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: http://www.lostproperty.org/locations.php
  
  0330 024 0215
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  Yes
  Customer Help Points:
  - Located by the entrance to Fairfield Street.
  - Located by the entrance from the long stay car park
  - Located within satellite lounge by the side of the lift
  - Outside the entrance to the toilets on the South Concourse
  Train Information Point:
  - Located on the main concourse
  - Induction Loop
  Station Reception:
  - Located in the Fairfield Street mezzanine level close to WH Smith
  Assisted Travel Lounge
  - Located on the station concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
  - Induction Loop
  Opening times
  - Mon-Sat 07:15-21:00
  - Sun 09:00-21:00
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: A P C O A Parking ( U K) Limited
  Name: Long Stay
  Spaces: 856
  Number Accessible Spaces: 35
  Accessible Spaces Note:
  35 Blue Badge spaces are available - parking is chargeable for all vehicles
  
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:
  In the Short Stay Car Park in Fairfield Street with lift access to the station and in the Long Stay Car Park adjacent to the station.
  
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.apcoa.co.uk/parking-in/manchester/manchester-piccadilly-station-long-stay/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: A P C O A
  Name: Short stay / Drop off
  Spaces: 47
  Number Accessible Spaces: 3
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:
  Yes - Fairfield Street entrance (via lift)
  
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.apcoa.co.uk/parking-in/manchester/manchester-piccadilly-station-short-stay/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  254
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Fairfield Street, Ducie Street, station front entrance
- Annotation
  - 254 spaces for non-folding cycles
  - 40 Brompton storage spaces for folding cycles
- Type
  
  Stands
  Lockers
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
  
  Assisted Travel Lounge is located on the station concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
  Opening times
  Mon-Sat 07:15-21:00
  Sun 09:00-21:00
  Manchester Piccadilly station is open 7-days a week.
  Passenger assistance is available booked through the relevant Train Operating Company.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 07:15 to 21:00
  Sun 09:00 to 21:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible ticket machines available
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
  
  The ticket office, the train information booth (outside the ticket office) and the Assisted Travel Lounge have induction loops.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Taxi rank outside Fairfield Street entrance - available 05:00 until 02:00
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Normal height public telephones are on the main concourse but are of an accessible height.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilets are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the Assisted Travel Lounge. Use the radar key or contact a member of staff for further directions.
- Step Free Access
  
  Visually Impaired
  All platforms have tactile warning strips.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Ticket gates are in place for platforms 1-12
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Available only at Fairfield Street entrance with dropped kerb and lift to main station.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Details
  
  Location
  Above the information point (opposite the ticket office) on the main concourse - Lift available
  Tickets Accepted
  Avanti West Coast Anytime or Off-Peak (First Class) or Avanti West Coast Advance (First Class) tickets. You can only enter the lounge on the travel date shown on your ticket.
  Facilities
  Dedicated business areas are fully equipped with telephone points, desks, fax photocopier and modem facilities, screens with updated train information.
  Refreshments
  Tea, coffee, soft drinks.
  Wi-Fi
  Wi-Fi is available
  Showers
  Showers are not available

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Trains from Chester Train Stationto Manchester PiccadillyFrom £6.50

Chester Train Station to Manchester Piccadillyby train on average takes 2 hrs 19 mins

Chester Train Station to Manchester Piccadilly one way only

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Chester Train Station facilities

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Manchester Piccadilly facilities

Customer Help Points:

Train Information Point:

Station Reception:

Assisted Travel Lounge

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Opening Times

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