Trains from Chester Train Station
to Oban
From £126.00
Chester Train Station to Obanby train on average takes 8 hrs 49 mins
Chester Train Station to Oban one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £126.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 235 minutes
- First train leaves Chester Train Station at 04:46
- Last train leaves Chester Train Station at 13:28
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Chester to Oban 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
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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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Oban facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SR
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
Part of ticket office / Station building
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetNo
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ToiletsNo
The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesYes
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Wi FiYes
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ShopsNo
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Rail replacement locations
Buses pick up/drop off from the coach park area at the Harbour Bowl on Shore Street.
Please click on the link below for the exact bus pick up location:-
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Accessible toiletsNo
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Wifi
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03301 092 833 -
Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesNo
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Parking
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ -
Operator NameScotRail
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces30
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ChargesDaily: £24.00
Note:Oban Car Park charges for 24 hours will be £24 per Day and £12.00 for parking for 12 hours from the 5th August 2024.
Use of the Car Park will remain F R E E to all rail customers, upon production of a valid rail ticket covering the period of parking. The 30 min free pick up/drop off waiting time will remain in place.
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Number Accessible Spaces2
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Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers parking in Blue Badge spaces displaying a valid International Blue Badge.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces10
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
On station platform
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Annotation
Discounted cycle hire available at Nevis Cycles to holders of valid rail tickets. Visit www.neviscycles.co.uk or call 01631 566 033 for more information
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TypeRacks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:00 to 20:30
Sun 10:45 to 18:00 -
Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
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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 toiletsNo
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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 Ticket Office.
Please take care when boarding / alighting 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: 2
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Ticket GatesNo
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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