Chester to Shortlands Train Tickets & Timetables

Chester Train Station to Shortlandsby train on average takes 3 hrs 39 mins

Chester Train Station to Shortlands 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 19:54

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Chester to Shortlands train times

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TfW Penalty Fare Zone Expansion

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

Shortlands facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Oystercard Topup
  
  Yes
- Oyster Comments
  
  Oyster cards with a pre-loaded deposit only are available from ticket office. Top-up only from self-service ticket machine(s)
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Seasons, Single and Return tickets are now available digitally on The Key. To find out more or apply online, go to www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed Southeastern ticket offices.
- Travelcard
  
  Zone 4
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for SE
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Heated waiting room on platform 1/2 Only available when staff present
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Coffee kiosk and Selecta vending machine
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms 1/2- Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms 1/2- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Platform 1 & 2- Available during staffing hours
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Shortlands station
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  - Towards Bromley South: Bus stop D in Shortlands Road (what 3 words: mime.held.social)
  - Towards Beckenham Junction or Ravensbourne: Bus stop E in Shortlands Road (what 3 words: hurray.crunch.fonts)
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Platforms 1/2- Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms 1/2- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0345 322 7021
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Southeastern Customer Services
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
- Information Services Open
  
  Train running Information and advice on how to get assistance available through the Help Point.
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  On platform
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
  
  Email Address: [email protected]
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0330 333 9232
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA Parking
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  39
- Charges
  
  Off-peak: £6.00
  Daily: £6.60
  Weekly: £28.70
  Monthly: £101.10
  Three Monthly: £301.80
  Six Monthly: £606.50
  Annual: £1,085.00
  Saturday: £5.00
  Sunday: £3.50
  Note:
  From 1st June - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £1.50
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  3
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  20
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  front of station
- Annotation
  
  You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 06:00 to 21:00
  Sun 08:00 to 16:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  station forecourt
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Nearest stations with more facilities
  
  Bromley South
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms 1/2- Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Step Free Access
  
  Category C. This station does not have step free access. Steps to all platforms.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes

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Trains from Chester Train Stationto ShortlandsFrom £56.00

Chester Train Station to Shortlandsby train on average takes 3 hrs 39 mins

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