Trains from Chester Train Station
to Thornton Heath
From £79.80
Chester Train Station to Thornton Heathby train on average takes 3 hrs 56 mins
Chester Train Station to Thornton Heath one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £79.80
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 41 minutes
- First train leaves Chester Train Station at 04:46
- Last train leaves Chester Train Station at 20:55
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Chester to Thornton Heath 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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Thornton Heath facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Oystercard TopupYes
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Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine. Pre-loaded Oyster Cards can be purchased at the ticket office.
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Southern website.
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TravelcardZone 4
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SN
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
There are heated waiting areas available on platform 2, during staffed hours.
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
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Accessible toilets
Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
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TelephonesYes
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Wi FiNo
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.
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Atm MachineYes
Located outside main entrance
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/2pV46tYihMos6yAD2a0FZD/a7d6ebc5053bbf4bd6d1ee5d9e059ebe/2023-09_CI_SN_RRB_TTH_DR.pdf
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Accessible toilets
Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
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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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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.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
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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.
- Thameslink
- South Western Railway
- Southeastern
- Transport for London including London Overground
- London North Western Railway
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
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AvailableYes
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Operator NameSouthern
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is in the Booking Hall, near the cash machine.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Accessibility
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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
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:25 to 01:10
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available between the first and last trains of the day.
Alternatively, 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
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toilets
Toilets may only be available during staffed hours at some locations.
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Step Free Access
This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms.
The Assistance Meeting Point is in the Booking Hall, near the cash machine.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Located at the front of the station
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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