Trains from Chester Train Station
to Leicester
From £34.40
Chester Train Station to Leicesterby train on average takes 2 hrs 41 mins
Chester Train Station to Leicester one way only
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- Trains depart every 55 minutes
- First train leaves Chester Train Station at 03:51
- Last train leaves Chester Train Station at 20:55
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Chester to Leicester train times
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Chester Train Station facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket Machine
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard Validator
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
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Facilities
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Car Park
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Seated Area
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Trolleys
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Station Buffet
Coffee shop.
Buffet.
Public House/Bar.
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Toilets
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 toilets
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Post Box
Located on the platform(s).
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Atm Machine
Located on the concourse.
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Shops
News agent
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Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is the local bus stop near the station.
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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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 toilets
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost property
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 -
Available
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help Points
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Ticket gates
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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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Cctv
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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 Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
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Accessible toilets
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Step Free Access
Category A.
Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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Leicester facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard Validator
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Smartcard Comments
Collect and top your Smartcard at this location
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for EM
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Facilities
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Car Park
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First Class Lounge
Located
At the south end of platform 3/4 - Currently Closed
Tickets Accepted
All First Class ticket holders
Facilities
Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
Refreshments
Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
There are heated waiting rooms, along with sheltered platform waiting areas with accessible seating.
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Trolleys
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Station Buffet
Cafe and vending machine.
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Toilets
The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4. Toilet opening times:
Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 05:20 : 22:30Saturday 05:20 : 22:30Sunday 07:15 : 22:30
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Accessible toilets
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
Find WiFi Hotspots around Leicester station
Free WiFi is available in the First Lounge
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Post Box
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Atm Machine
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Shops
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Rail replacement locations
Coaches leave from the Station front
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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Location
The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4. Toilet opening times:
Weekdays (Mon - Fri) 05:20 : 22:30Saturday 05:20 : 22:30Sunday 07:15 : 22:30
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Accessible toilets
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Wifi
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Annotation
Find WiFi Hotspots around Leicester station
Free WiFi is available in the First Lounge
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Available
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost property
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 125678 -
Available
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Operator NameEMR lost property office is located at Nottingham. We will try to contact the owner if they can be identified, the item will be kept for 3 months (unless it is perishable) and a record is kept.
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Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help Points
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
£2.00 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230.
This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
Operator Name: East Midlands Railway
Name: Station car park
Spaces: 488
Number Accessible Spaces: 20
Accessible Spaces Note:A designated pick up/drop off for mobility impaired customers is available in the short stay car park with step free access to the concourse and into the station
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Daily: £14.50
Weekly: £44.00
Monthly: £145.00
Three Monthly: £392.00
Annual: £1,450.00
Saturday: £6.00
Sunday: £6.00
Note:£2.00 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230.
£8.00 Weekend rate (Friday 1000 - Sunday midnight) please purchase ticket from ticket office.
This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
From Monday 12 February 2024, demolition works will begin in the area, restricting access to the station car park. Station Street will be closed and access will be available via Fox Street. For more information visit: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/station
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Car Park 2
Notes
This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
Operator Name: East Midlands Railway
Name: Short stay car park
Spaces: 10
Number Accessible Spaces: 4
Accessible Spaces Note:One disabled pick up/drop off only bay. Charges 50p for 20 minutes blue badge holders 1 hour free. Blue Badge holders wishing to park longer must use the long stay car park on Fox Street.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Daily: £14.50
Weekly: £44.00
Monthly: £145.00
Three Monthly: £392.00
Annual: £1,450.00
Saturday: £6.00
Sunday: £6.00
Note:£2.00 Evening car park fare is available from 1800 until 0230.
£8.00 Weekend rate (Friday 1000 - Sunday midnight) please purchase ticket from ticket office.
This car park has Secure Station Accreditation.
From Monday 12 February 2024, demolition works will begin in the area, restricting access to the station car park. Station Street will be closed and access will be available via Fox Street. For more information visit: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/station
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces222
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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Location
Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
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Annotation
Cycle hub opening hours 0400 to 0200 daily. Changing facilities available. An application form for the cycle hub can be requested by emailing here.
There are also mixed type stands with outdoor covered spaces in main car park and stands at the station front.
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TypeCompounds
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
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Staff Help Available
Staff help available 05.20 - 01.00
Passenger Assistance meeting point is at the customer information desk in the front concourse or the ticket gates.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
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Accessible toilets
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Step Free Access
This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance.
This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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First Class lounge
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Available
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Details
Located
At the south end of platform 3/4 - Currently Closed
Tickets Accepted
All First Class ticket holders
Facilities
Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
Refreshments
Screens with updated train information & also Sky News
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
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