Chester to Liverpool Lime Street Train Tickets & Timetables

Chester Train Station to Liverpool Lime Street Train Station by train on average takes 0 hrs 55 mins

Chester Train Station to Liverpool Lime Street Train Station one way only

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Trains depart every 24 minutes
First train leaves Chester Train Station at 05:01
Last train leaves Chester Train Station at 23:04

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Chester to Liverpool Lime Street train times

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Chester West Car Park - Reduced Spaces

Due to works at the Chester West car park, approx. 20 spaces to the left of the car park entrance will be unavailable until November 2025. Alternative parking is available at the Chester East car park in the meantime. Apologies for the inconvenience.

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
  
  No
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  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.
  From 22 March 2025 the rail replacement bus stop will move to local bus stop (S2) on City Rd, next to The Queen at Chester Hotel.
- 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

Liverpool Lime Street Train Station facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Walrus cards and local Saveaway only. For more information Click here.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for NR
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations
  
  0151 909 3697
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Operated by Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  
  The First Class Lounge is located on the main concourse and is for First Class Avanti West Coast customers only.
  The First Class Lounge at Liverpool Lime Street will be closed to customers on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 February due to filming at the station. If you'd like to enjoy complimentary refreshments before continuing your journey, please present your Avanti West Coast First Class ticket to a member of Avanti West Coast staff upon your arrival at Liverpool Lime Street and they'll help you out.
- Seated Area
  
  No
- Waiting Room
  
  Located on main concourse
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Yes
  
  Various retail establishments are present on Liverpool Lime Street station to purchase refreshments.
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Female toilets
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  WiFi hot spots around Liverpool Lime Street station
- Post Box
  
  No
  
  Outside the station on Lime Street
- Atm Machine
  
  No
  
  Located on Platform 7
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  WiFi hot spots around Liverpool Lime Street station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0330 024 0215
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
- 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
  
  There are two help points located on the Skelhorne Street side of the station with a direct line to contact station staff. There is also a call point near the entrance of the short stay car park.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: http://www.apcoa.co.uk
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA
- Name
  
  Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Spaces
  
  280
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  25
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Skelhorne Street short stay car park: -
  21 spaces plus 4 accessible spaces
  Lord Nelson Street long stay car park: -
  259 spaces plus 13 accessible spaces
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  52
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Alongside station entrance
- Annotation
  
  There are 2 areas at Liverpool Lime Street station where you can lock up your bike, Lord Nelson Street and Skelhorne Street. They are the only 2 places you are permitted to leave your bike at the station.
- Type
  
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  Liverpool Lime Street Mobility Team are available: -
  - Monday - Saturday 07:00 - 22:00
  - Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
  THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE.
  A mobility assistance vehicle is available - to book, or for help boarding and alighting your train, please contact your train operator, ideally 48 hours in advance.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  There are eight accessible ticket machines at the station located on the station concourse.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Situated on main concourse opposite Northern's Travel Centre
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Assistance is available to and from platforms
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Details
  
  The First Class Lounge is located on the main concourse and is for First Class Avanti West Coast customers only.
  The First Class Lounge at Liverpool Lime Street will be closed to customers on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 February due to filming at the station. If you'd like to enjoy complimentary refreshments before continuing your journey, please present your Avanti West Coast First Class ticket to a member of Avanti West Coast staff upon your arrival at Liverpool Lime Street and they'll help you out.

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Trains from Chester Train Stationto Liverpool Lime Street Train Station From £4.80

Chester Train Station to Liverpool Lime Street Train Station by train on average takes 0 hrs 55 mins

Chester Train Station to Liverpool Lime Street Train Station one way only

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