Chester to Rainham (Essex) Train Tickets & Timetables

Chester Train Station to Rainham (Essex)by train on average takes 6 hrs 59 mins

Chester Train Station to Rainham (Essex) one way only

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Trains depart every 22 minutes
First train leaves Chester Train Station at 04:48
Last train leaves Chester Train Station at 15:56

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Chester to Rainham (Essex) 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

Station Message

The ticket office opening times at this station have been amended due to the Coronavirus pandemic. You can find the current opening times here.

Rainham (Essex) facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Oystercard Topup
  
  Yes
- Oyster Comments
  
  Oyster top-up only available from self-service ticket machine
  The nearest Oyster Ticket Stops that can issue a new Oyster Card are:
  Rainham Village Newsagents, 51 Upminster Road South, Rainham, Essex. RM13 9YS.
  Gayatri Newsagents, 22 The Broadway, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9YW
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  For additional details on 'c2c Smart' please visit http://www.c2c-online.co.uk/smartcard or pick up a leaflet at the station.
- Travelcard
  
  Zone 6
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for CC
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  No
- Waiting Room
  
  Platform 1
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Platform 2
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets are located on Platform 2.
  The National key toilet is located on Platform 2 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platform 2 . This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby Change
  
  No
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  At Bus Stop N at the front of the station.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located on Platform 2.
  The National key toilet is located on Platform 2 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platform 2 . This can be accessed using a radar key.
Wifi
- Annotation
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Part time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/help-feedback/lost-property/
  
  03457 44 44 22
- Open
  
  Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
- Operator Name
  
  Operated by c2c
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Reserved Premier Parking (Annual): £1197.00
  Please note that the off peak parking rate applies after 10:00, Mondays to Fridays, all day Saturday and Sunday and on Bank Holidays
  
  Email Address: [email protected]
  Url: http://www.ncp.co.uk
  
  0845 050 70 80
- Operator Name
  
  National Car Parks Ltd
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  221
- Charges
  
  Daily: £6.30
  Weekly: £26.00
  Monthly: £98.00
  Three Monthly: £287.00
  Annual: £995.00
  Saturday: £3.20
  Sunday: £3.20
  Note:
  Reserved Premier Parking ( Annual): £1,197.00
  Please note that the off peak parking rate applies after 10:00, Mondays to Fridays, all day Saturday and Sunday and on Bank Holidays
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  5
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Accessible Car Park Equipment Note
  
  Access to car park payment facilities is not required for wheelchair users as parking is free for disabled users in designated parking spaces
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  5
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  By station entrance
- Annotation
  
  Racks also available nearby on council land
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  03457 44 44 22
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 07:00 to 21:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  No
  
  Customer Service Staff
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platform 2 . This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Step Free Access
  
  If travelling towards London, please use the level crossing. You will need to show a valid ticket for travel, in order for the gate to be opened onto the platform
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Outside station entrance

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Trains from Chester Train Stationto Rainham (Essex)From £56.00

Chester Train Station to Rainham (Essex)by train on average takes 6 hrs 59 mins

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