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Chester

Updated 06:36:00 ·
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Live departures at Chester on Wednesday 28 October 2026.
From
To
06:3506:30
Dep
Stockport
Delayed +5m14 stops · 1h 21m
5
Northern2 coaches81.8% on time
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06:35
Dep
Unknown
On time1 stop
PCL✱
Northern
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06:3906:37
Dep
Liverpool Lime Street
Delayed +2m5 stops · 51 min
4→4A
Transport for Wales2 coaches90.9% on timetypically +1m
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06:4106:19
Dep
Cardiff Central
Delayed +22m15 stops · 2h 59m
2
Transport for Wales3 coaches86.4% on timetypically +5m
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06:45
Dep
Unknown
On time1 stop
7B✱
Merseyrail
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06:48
Dep
Manchester Piccadilly
On time15 stops · 1h 31m
6
Northern4 coaches95.5% on timetypically +3m
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06:52
Dep
Manchester Airport
On time10 stops · 1h 23m
7A
Transport for Wales5 coaches76.2% on timetypically +9m
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06:53
Dep
Holyhead
On time17 stops · 1h 58m
4→4B
Transport for Wales3 coaches
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06:5406:47
Dep
Holyhead
Delayed +7m7 stops · 1h 37m
3B
Avanti West Coast5 coaches66.7% on timetypically +10m
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06:58
Dep
Unknown
On time47 stops · 1h 32m
7B
Merseyrail
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06:58
Dep
Crewe
On time1 stop · 22 min
1
Transport for Wales2 coaches100% on time
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07:03
Dep
Wrexham General
On time1 stop · 18 min
3B
Transport for Wales2 coaches100% on time
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07:12
Dep
Chester
On time47 stops · 1h 33m
7B
Merseyrail100% on time
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07:14
Dep
Stockport
On time14 stops · 1h 23m
6
Northern2 coaches90.9% on timetypically +1m
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07:16
Dep
Cardiff Central
On time6 stops · 2h 41m
3
Transport for Wales3 coaches59.1% on timetypically +16m
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07:21
Dep
Leeds
On time18 stops · 2h 26m
5
Northern4 coaches86.4% on timetypically +3m
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07:25
Dep
Shrewsbury
On time5 stops · 1h 1m
2
Transport for Wales2 coaches81.8% on timetypically +7m
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07:27
Dep
Unknown
On time47 stops · 1h 33m
7B
Merseyrail
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07:32
Dep
London Euston
On timeJoins3 stops · 2h 6m
4
Avanti West Coast5 coaches72.7% on timetypically +9m
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07:35
Dep
Llandudno
On time9 stops · 1h 4m
3B
Transport for Wales3 coaches95.5% on timetypically +2m
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07:42
Dep
Chester
On time47 stops · 1h 33m
7B
Merseyrail100% on time
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07:43
Dep
Liverpool Lime Street
On time5 stops · 51 min
4→4A
Transport for Wales2 coaches95.5% on timetypically +3m
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07:44
Dep
Wrexham General
On time1 stop · 16 min
3B
Transport for Wales2 coaches90.9% on timetypically +2m
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07:52
Dep
Manchester Airport
On time10 stops · 1h 23m
4→4A
Transport for Wales3 coaches68.2% on timetypically +2m
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07:53
Dep
Holyhead
On time12 stops · 1h 49m
3B
Transport for Wales3 coaches86.4% on timetypically +2m
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07:56
Dep
Manchester Piccadilly
On time15 stops · 1h 29m
6
Northern2 coaches90.9% on timetypically +4m
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07:57
Dep
Chester
On time47 stops · 1h 33m
7B
Merseyrail95.5% on time
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07:58
Dep
Crewe
On time1 stop · 22 min
4→4A
Transport for Wales2 coaches95.5% on timetypically +1m
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08:12
Dep
Chester
On time47 stops · 1h 33m
7B
Merseyrail100% on timetypically +1m
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08:20
Dep
Cardiff Central
On time15 stops · 2h 56m
2
Transport for Wales3 coaches77.3% on timetypically +6m
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08:20
Dep
Leeds
On time18 stops · 2h 27m
5
Northern2 coaches90.9% on timetypically +3m
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08:26
Dep
Holyhead
On time12 stops · 1h 48m
3B
Transport for Wales3 coaches84.2% on timetypically +4m
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08:27
Dep
Chester
On time47 stops · 1h 33m
7B
Merseyrail100% on time
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08:32
Dep
London Euston
On time3 stops · 2h 3m
4
Avanti West Coast5 coaches81.8% on timetypically +7m
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08:34
Dep
Llandudno
On time9 stops · 1h 4m
3B
Transport for Wales2 coaches90.9% on timetypically +5m
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08:42
Dep
Chester
On time47 stops · 1h 33m
7B✱
Merseyrail95.5% on time
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08:43
Dep
Liverpool Lime Street
On time5 stops · 51 min
4A✱
Transport for Wales2 coaches90.9% on timetypically +1m
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08:49
Dep
Wrexham General
On time1 stop · 18 min
3B✱
Transport for Wales2 coaches86.4% on time
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08:52
Dep
Manchester Airport
On time10 stops · 1h 23m
4A✱
Transport for Wales3 coaches81.8% on timetypically +5m
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08:53
Dep
Holyhead
On time12 stops · 1h 53m
3A✱
Transport for Wales3 coaches81.8% on time
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Station Information

Chester is a staffed station served by Northern, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail and 1 more. Allow 5 minutes to change trains here.

7 platformsStep-free accessStaffed

How reliable is this station?

Of the 9376 services that called at Chester over the last 30 days, 81% ran on time, 15.8% arrived more than 5 minutes late, and 3.1% were cancelled. Today has been broadly in line with that trend: 91% of 343 services so far are on time. The worst recent day was 26 Oct, when 100% of services were delayed. Live cancellations, platform changes, and short-notice delays update in the board above; the 30-day figures are updated nightly from National Rail Darwin data.

Which operators run through here?

Chester is served by Transport for Wales, Northern, Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast. Transport for Wales runs the bulk of weekday services (around ~undefined/day), with the long-distance operators — Transport for Wales, Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast — adding the cross-country and London links. Tap any service on the board to view its full calling list, platform and delay history.

Where do trains from Chester go?

The most common direct destination from Chester is Liverpool Lime Street (around 555+ trains per day), followed by Hooton, Capenhurst, and Bache. Direct services also run to 4 other destinations. The live board above shows every departure in the next hour; tap the chip to filter by destination or use the search above. 8 direct routes are published from this station, covering most major UK cities.

Current disruption affecting this station

There are no current disruption messages for Chester. If a problem develops during your journey, Railly surfaces the same station messages National Rail shows in its app — refresh the board to see updates.

Accessibility at Chester

Chester has full step-free access and is fully staffed throughout opening hours. A station wheelchair is available on request. A taxi rank is outside the main entrance and bus stops are within a short walk. National Rail's Passenger Assist service can book assistance on any train from this station — recommend booking at least 2 hours before travel.

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Address

Chester Station
City Road
Chester, Cheshire
CH1 3DR

Facilities

Ticket officeTicket machinesToiletsAccessible toiletsCycle storage (76 spaces)Baby changing

Ticket office hours

Mon–Sat 06:10–22:15

Sun 08:10–22:05

Information desk hours

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Pub 03:00–01:00

Connections

BusTaxi rankReplacement bus

Accessibility

LiftsStaff assistanceWheelchairs available

Step-free and accessible travel

Category A.

Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.