Trains from Chester Train Station
to Runcorn
From £2.90
Chester Train Station to Runcornby train on average takes 0 hrs 49 mins
Chester Train Station to Runcorn one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
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* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 32 minutes
- First train leaves Chester Train Station at 04:48
- Last train leaves Chester Train Station at 22:30
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Chester to Runcorn train times
| Last updated: 06:45:35
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06:56 Chester On Time | 07:57 Runcorn On Time | Anytime Day Single, Transport for Wales | 1h 1m, 1 change | ||
07:43 Chester On Time | 08:09 Runcorn On Time | Advance, Transport for Wales | 0h 26m, Direct | ||
07:56 Chester On Time | 08:57 Runcorn On Time | Anytime Day Single, Transport for Wales | 1h 1m, 1 change | ||
08:43 Chester On Time | 09:08 Runcorn On Time | Advance, Transport for Wales | 0h 25m, Direct | ||
08:56 Chester On Time | 09:58 Runcorn On Time | Anytime Day Single, Transport for Wales | 1h 2m, 1 change |
Station Message
Chester West Car Park - Reduced SpacesDue 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 OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- TrolleysNo
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
Coffee shop - Costa Coffee.
Buffet.
Public House/Bar.
- 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.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platforms 4-7.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
Located on the platform(s).
- Atm MachineNo
- ShopsYes
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.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- 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 toiletsYes
Platforms 4-7.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 - AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesYes
- 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: 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
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces76
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- 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.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-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 hoursMon-Sun 03:00 to 01:00
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Ticket machines are located next to the ticket barriers. They have touchscreen controls.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisYes
Outside the station.
- Accessible Public TelephonesNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platforms 4-7.
- Step Free Access
Category A.
Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Ticket GatesYes
Wide aisle gates available.
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
There's an unmarked location, outside the station.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Runcorn facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Seating and waiting rooms throughout.
- TrolleysYes
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
- ToiletsYes
The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the turning circle adjacent to the station entrance.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Available in the car park
- Ticket gatesNo
- 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: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Fri 05:15 to 23:45
Sat 05:15 to 22:30
Sun 08:15 to 23:45Charges
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: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Fri 05:15 to 23:45
Sat 05:15 to 22:30
Sun 08:15 to 23:45Charges
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: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Fri 05:15 to 23:45
Sat 05:15 to 22:30
Sun 08:15 to 23:45Charges
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
- Spaces16
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- 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)
- TypeStands
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 hoursMon-Sat 05:15 to 00:15
Sun 08:00 to 00:45 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
Available on Platform 1, accessed via RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
