Trains from Pontefract Monkhill
to Chester Train Station
From £48.70
Pontefract Monkhill to Chester Train Stationby train on average takes 3 hrs 25 mins
Pontefract Monkhill to Chester Train Station one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £48.70
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 23 minutes
- First train leaves Pontefract Monkhill at 06:19
- Last train leaves Pontefract Monkhill at 21:50
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Pontefract Monkhill to Chester train times
| Last updated: 10:07:27
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10:21 Pontefract Monkhill On Time | 13:49 Chester On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 3h 28m, 2 changes | ||
10:45 Pontefract Monkhill On Time | 14:01 Chester On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 3h 16m, 1 change | ||
11:21 Pontefract Monkhill On Time | 14:48 Chester On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 3h 27m, 2 changes | ||
11:45 Pontefract Monkhill On Time | 15:01 Chester On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 3h 16m, 1 change | ||
12:21 Pontefract Monkhill On Time | 15:50 Chester On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 3h 29m, 2 changes |
Pontefract Monkhill facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting RoomNo
There are no waiting rooms provided at the station.Shelter is provided only on platform 1.
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement services will operate from the bus stops on Mill Dam Lane.
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Platform 1
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: customer.relations@northernrail.org
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0333 222 0125 - Operator NameNorthern
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces6
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces0
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces6
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
On the platform next to Amazon locker
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableNo
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
- Station is unstaffed
No step-free access to platform2, which is via stepped footbridge. There is level access from the station entrance to platform 1.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No access for wheelchair bound customers as the access to the platforms is via stepped footbridge.
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
