Chester to Newcastle Train Tickets & Timetables

Chester Train Station to Newcastle Train Stationby train on average takes 3 hrs 50 mins

Chester Train Station to Newcastle Train Station one way only

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Trains depart every 29 minutes
First train leaves Chester Train Station at 04:55
Last train leaves Chester Train Station at 20:52

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Chester to Newcastle train times

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Coming soon: TfW Penalty Fare Zone Expansion

From Monday 18 November 2024, this station will be 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

Newcastle Train Station facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for GR
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  Located
  South end of Platform 3
  Opening hours
  Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
  Located
  South end of Platform 3
  Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges
  Tickets Accepted
  - Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train
  - Any First Class Open ticket valid for travel on the LNER route
  - LNER First Advance (routed LNER/LNER & connections)
  - LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER/LNER & connections)
  - LNER Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER/LNER & connections)
  - Inclusive Tour Tickets
  - Weekend First
  Restricted tickets
  - All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators, including Caledonian Sleepers
  Facilities
  Toilets / Meeting rooms, TV, newspapers
  Refreshments
  Complimentary: tea/coffee/hot chocolate/orange juice/water/ biscuits
  Wi-Fi
  Yes
  Showers
  No
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
  Waiting Room opening hours are at all times that the station is open
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Coffee shop Food vending machine Public House/Bar Food outlet (Seating available)
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Newcastle station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  Outside the station
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  In the Main Square next to Boots
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Newcastle station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  01163663587
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Information Services Open
  
  Information available from Travel Centre at these times .
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Customer Information Point on Main Concourse. Open 08:30 till 18:30 Monday to Saturday, 09:30 till 18:30 Sunday
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
  Name: Long Stay Car Park
  Spaces: 454
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 17
  Accessible Spaces Note:
  Parking is chargeable for all vehicles. Weekday Off Peak rates are applied from 10:00.
  
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 04:00 to 23:00
  Charges
  Off-peak: £8.00
  Daily: £20.00
  Weekly: £78.00
  Monthly: £253.50
  Annual: £2,145.00
  Saturday: £8.00
  Sunday: £8.00
  Note:
  Short Stay 30-60 mins £3.50
  Short Stay 61-120 mins - £6.50
  Going away for a long weekend? Park from 10:00 on Friday until 23:59 on Monday for just £15.
  Simply purchase your ticket at the car park on the day.
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  
  Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
  Name: Short stay
  Spaces: 27
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 3
  Accessible Spaces Note:
  The short stay car park has 20 normal spaces 3 accessible spaces 4 drop off/ pick up and 4 motorcycle spaces
  
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:
  Short Stay Car Park, first twenty minutes free of charge.
  
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Charges
  Per Hour: £3.50
  Note:
  Short stay 21-60 mins - £3.50
  Short stay 61-120 mins - £6.50
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  122
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Annotation
  
  28 stands accommodating 56 cycles
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03457 225 225 or 18001 03457 225 225 (Text relay service)
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  When arriving for booked or turn-up-and-go assistance, the meeting point is the Customer Information Point on the main concourse. Staff are available to provide Passenger Assist at all times that trains are operating for customers who have booked or who travel as turn-up-and-go. Assistance is available both to board/alight trains and also navigating around the station.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 04:00 to 00:15
  Sat 04:00 to 23:30
  Sun 07:00 to 00:15
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible machine are located on the main concourse
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
  
  Travel Centre Floor Walkers will assist any disabled passengers unable to access the booking office window
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Platform 3
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Step Free Access
  
  Please note that although this station is classified step-free, the bridge between the platforms is quite steep. Lifts are available using a subway but only to platforms 1-4 and platforms 9-12. Staff are available to assist using the footbridge.
  This station is a category B2 station according to the Office of Rail and Road station classification system https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955.
  Staff can deploy station ramps at all times when trains are operating through this station to help customers who need step-free access board any train at this station. Where in circumstances beyond our control station staff are not available, on train staff can deploy the on board ramp if necessary.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Details
  Located
  South end of Platform 3
  Opening hours
  Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
  Located
  South end of Platform 3
  Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges
  Tickets Accepted
  - Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train
  - Any First Class Open ticket valid for travel on the LNER route
  - LNER First Advance (routed LNER/LNER & connections)
  - LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER/LNER & connections)
  - LNER Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER/LNER & connections)
  - Inclusive Tour Tickets
  - Weekend First
  Restricted tickets
  - All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators, including Caledonian Sleepers
  Facilities
  Toilets / Meeting rooms, TV, newspapers
  Refreshments
  Complimentary: tea/coffee/hot chocolate/orange juice/water/ biscuits
  Wi-Fi
  Yes
  Showers
  No

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Chester Train Station to Newcastle Train Stationby train on average takes 3 hrs 50 mins

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