Chester to Runcorn Train Tickets & Timetables

Chester Train Station to Runcornby train on average takes 0 hrs 52 mins

Chester Train Station to Runcorn one way only

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Trains depart every 30 minutes
First train leaves Chester Train Station at 04:46
Last train leaves Chester Train Station at 22:31

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Chester to Runcorn train times

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This station is 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

Runcorn facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for VT
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  Seating and waiting rooms throughout.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Runcorn station
- Shops
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Pick Up / Drop Off in the turning circle adjacent to the station entrance.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Avanti West Coast Lost Property
- 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
  
  Available in the car park
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Car Park 1
  
  Notes
  Tariff
  Monday to Friday - £6.00 for 0 - 6 Hours Parking
  Monday to Friday - £12.00 for over 6 hours per day finishing at 02:59
  For information how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
  Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
  
  Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
  Name: Station Car Park 1 - Multi Story ( Platform 1)
  Spaces: 451
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 11
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Fri 05:15 to 23:45
  Sat 05:15 to 22:30
  Sun 08:15 to 23:45
  Charges
  Daily: £12.50
  Monthly: £132.00
  Three Monthly: £374.00
  Annual: £1,200.00
  Saturday: £4.50
  Sunday: £4.50
  Note:
  For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
  Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  Tariff
  Monday to Friday - £6.00 for 0 - 6 Hours Parking
  Monday to Friday - £12.00 for over 6 hours per day finishing at 02:59
  For information how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
  Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
  
  Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
  Name: Station Car Park 2 ( Platform 1)
  Spaces: 76
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 16
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Fri 05:15 to 23:45
  Sat 05:15 to 22:30
  Sun 08:15 to 23:45
  Charges
  Daily: £12.50
  Monthly: £132.00
  Three Monthly: £374.00
  Annual: £1,200.00
  Saturday: £4.50
  Sunday: £4.50
  Note:
  For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
  Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
- Car Park 3
  
  Notes
  Tariff
  Monday to Friday - £6.00 for 0 - 6 Hours Parking
  Monday to Friday - £12.00 for over 6 hours per day finishing at 02:59
  For information how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
  Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
  
  Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
  Name: Station Car Park 3 ( Platform 2)
  Spaces: 100
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 2
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
  Cctv: Yes
  Website
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Fri 05:15 to 23:45
  Sat 05:15 to 22:30
  Sun 08:15 to 23:45
  Charges
  Daily: £12.50
  Monthly: £132.00
  Three Monthly: £374.00
  Annual: £1,200.00
  Saturday: £4.50
  Sunday: £4.50
  Note:
  For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
  Different rates apply to non rail users season tickets, please speak to a member of staff.
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  16
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Adjacent to Car Park 1 (Multi-Story)
- Annotation
  
  16 spaces by car park 1 on umbrella style racks and 3 x hoops on Platform 1 (2 x cycles per hoop = 6 spaces)
- Type
  
  Stands
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  The Passenger Assist meeting point is opposite the Ticket Office. Please talk to a member of staff either in person or via the help point. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking is recommended.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 05:15 to 00:15
  Sun 08:00 to 00:45
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  No
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
  
  This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Chester Train Stationto RuncornFrom £6.70

Chester Train Station to Runcornby train on average takes 0 hrs 52 mins

Chester Train Station to Runcorn one way only

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