Chester to Purley Oaks Train Tickets & Timetables

Chester Train Station to Purley Oaksby train on average takes 6 hrs 31 mins

Chester Train Station to Purley Oaks one way only

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Trains depart every 22 minutes
First train leaves Chester Train Station at 05:26
Last train leaves Chester Train Station at 17:55

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Chester to Purley Oaks 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

Purley Oaks facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Oystercard Topup
  
  Yes
- Oyster Comments
  
  Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine. Oyster Cards cannot be purchased at this station.
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Southern website.
- Travelcard
  
  Zone 6
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for SN
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  There are heated waiting areas located on platform 3, during staffed hours.
- Station Buffet
  
  No
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Located on platform 3.
  These toilets are open during staffed hours.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Southern website.
- Rail replacement locations
  
  https://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/RWKOk7d571iherUV896Hq/79efc1078eb03183e277a7d8e576b1af/2023-09_CI_SN_RRB_PUO_DR.pdf
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Located on platform 3.
  These toilets are open during staffed hours.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Annotation
  If you have lost something at a Southern station or onboard a Southern train, please visit the Southern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
  Some Southern trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
  If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- Contact Details
  If you have lost something at one of our stations or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
  As some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below), you should also consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
  If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
  
  Url: https://www.southernrailway.com/lostproperty
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Southern
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  The Assistance Meeting Point is in the subway next to the stairs to platform 3.
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/southern/
  
  01895 262122
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA Parking UK
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  68
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  2
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
  Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
  The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  80
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Located outside the front of the station.
  Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- Type
  
  Stands
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  For help with planning your journey, or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline on:
  - Phone - 0800 138 1016
  - Textphone - 0800 138 1018
  https://www.southernrailway.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 06:30 to 13:20, 15:10 to 18:40
  Sat 07:16 to 14:10
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
  Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
- Ramp For Train Access
  Yes
  A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available at the times listed.
  Also, some trains have on board staff who are trained to step onto the platform when the train arrives, so they can provide assistance on and off the train. You can also arrange assistance by:
  - Pressing the "œemergency & assisted travel" button on a station Help Point
  - Calling our freephone number: 0800 138 1016
  - Textphone: 0800 138 1018
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
- Step Free Access
  
  This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access.
  The Assistance Meeting Point is in the subway next to the stairs to platform 3.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Whilst there is no dedicated area, there is ample space for impaired mobility set down / pick up in the car park
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  No

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Trains from Chester Train Stationto Purley OaksFrom £53.50

Chester Train Station to Purley Oaksby train on average takes 6 hrs 31 mins

Chester Train Station to Purley Oaks one way only

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