

Trains from Peterborough
to Chester Train Station
From £116.40
Peterborough to Chester Train Stationby train on average takes 3 hrs 28 mins
Peterborough to Chester Train Station one way only
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- Trains depart every 41 minutes
- First train leaves Peterborough at 06:10
- Last train leaves Peterborough at 20:53
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Peterborough to Chester train times
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Peterborough facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GR
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Waiting Room opening hours are at all times that the station is open
- TrolleysYes
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
Various coffee shops and cafe's available for refreshments
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
Located at the front of the station
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/01302 362175 - Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: Main station
Spaces: 731
Number Accessible Spaces: 26
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Off-peak: £8.00
Per Hour: £3.50
Daily: £20.00
Weekly: £60.00
Monthly: £228.00
Annual: £2,090.00
Saturday: £8.00
Sunday: £8.00
Note:Short Stay 30-60 mins £3.50
Short Stay 61-120 mins - £6.50
Going away for a long weekend? Park from 10:00 on Friday until 23:59 on Monday for just £15.
Simply purchase your ticket at the car park on the day.
Annual Season Premier Bays - £2470.00
- Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: Mayor's Walk Car Park
Spaces: 262
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Off-peak: £8.00
Per Hour: £3.50
Daily: £20.00
Weekly: £60.00
Monthly: £228.00
Annual: £2,090.00
Saturday: £8.00
Sunday: £8.00
Note:Short stay 21-60 mins - £3.50
Short stay 61-120 mins - £6.50
Going away for a long weekend? Park from 10:00 on Friday until 23:59 on Monday for just £15.
Simply purchase your ticket at the car park on the day.
Premier bays annual - £2470
- Car Park 3
Notes
Name: Spittle Bank
Spaces: 193
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Off-peak: £8.00
Per Hour: £3.50
Daily: £20.00
Weekly: £60.00
Monthly: £228.00
Annual: £2,090.00
Saturday: £8.00
Sunday: £8.00
Note:Short stay 21-60 mins - £3.50
Short stay 61-120 mins - £6.50
Going away for a long weekend? Park from 10:00 on Friday until 23:59 on Monday for just £15.
Premier bays annual - £2470
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces458
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- TypeStands
Racks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03457 225 225 or 18001 03457 225 225 (Text relay service)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
When arriving for booked or turn-up-and-go assistance, the meeting point is the Customer Information Point on the main concourse. Staff are available to provide Passenger Assist at all times that trains are operating for customers who have booked or who travel as turn-up-and-go. Assistance is available both to board/alight trains and also navigating around the station.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 03:00 to 01:30
Sun 05:00 to 01:30 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Outside station plus we can book by phone
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
This station has step free access to all platforms.
This station is a category A station according to the Office of Rail and Road station classification system https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955.
Steps and lifts are available for access to all 7 platforms. Ticket Office and Car Park are step free.
Peterborough has a RNIB Map for All located outside the main entrance to the right of the doors.
Staff can deploy station ramps at all times when trains are operating through this station to help customers who need step-free access board any train at this station. Where in circumstances beyond our control station staff are not available, on train staff can deploy the on board ramp if necessary.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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