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Chester Station Chester Station is the main railway station in Chester. It is located on City Road 10 minutes walk into the city. Europcar and Avis Car Hire is less than one minutes walk away if you turn right as you come out of the station and head from Brook Street. Chester Station is owned and maintained by Arriva Trains Wales. Chester Railway Station Improvements Work has recently been completed on installing new display boards, a new ticket office, new automatic ticket machines and barriers. And also a new Costa Coffee outlet. City Rail Link Free Bus Service There is a Free Bus Service for customers with a Valid rail ticket which runs from directly outside the station to Chester town centre. This service operates Mon to Sat from 07:00 to 19:00. It does not have a service number it is called ' City Rail Link' Monday - Friday 0730 - 0936 every 12 minutes 0936 - 1600 every 6 minutes 1600 - 1924 every 12 minutes Saturday 0730 - 1924 every 6 minutes Sunday No service Black Cab Taxi Rank just outside the station. Well stocked with Taxis. Europcar Car Is less than a minute walk away. 143 Brook St Chester CH1 3DU - 0870 607 5000 Avis 128 Brook St Chester CH1 3DU Tel 0870 608 6330 The Ticket Office Victorian Engineering Train leaving for Holyhead Train arriving from Liverpool Thomas Brassey Thomas Brassey 1805 - 2005 Bicentenary Thomas Brassey was born just outside Chester in 1805. He was the foremost railway contractor of the 19th century and at one time employed over 85,000 workers. He built Chester Station in 1848 and also the railway lines from Chester to Crewe, Holyhead, Birkenhead and Shrewsbury. Thomas had an international reputation and examples of his work are to be seen throughout the world. In Chester Thomas Brassey's name is recalled in Brassey Street and in Thomas Brassey Court (off Lightfoot Street). There is a bust of Thomas Brassey in the St. Erasmus Chapel in Chester Cathedral. And also in the Grosvenor Museum. Bust of Thomas Brassey in the Grosvenor Museum Thomas Brassey memorial in Chester Cathedral There is a Black Cab taxi rank outside Chester Railway Station on the left in front of Queens Hotel. Click on the picture for more information in Chester Taxis >>> There are street maps available to purchase from vending machines at the Entrance to Chester Railway Station The Platforms Platform 1 Platform 2 Platform 3a / 3 / 3b Platform 4a / 4b Platform 5 Platform 6 Platform 7 / 7a / 7b Mersey Rail Operate trains to Liverpool Central every 30 minutes 15 and 45 on the hour 6am - 11:45pm approx. Click here for more information from Mersey Rail. Car Parking Chester Station has two pay and display car parks. East and West Car Parks located at either end of the road outside. Click for more information about parking at Chester Station. Chester Station Live Departure Board >>> Hotels within a few minutes walk of the station Lloyds of Chester Lloyds of Chester Lloyds Of Chester Hotel Brook Street Chester Cheshire CH1 3DU Tel 01244 325 838 Fax 01244 317 491 Email info@lloydsofchesterhotel.co.uk Web www.lloydsofchesterhotel.co.uk Welcome to Lloyds of Chester Hotel, a boutique family owned and run hotel, conveniently located near the train station in the heart of the historic city of Chester. We believe in the personal touch and as Lloyds has been owned by the same family for over twenty years we have plenty of experience and knowledge of Chester and the surrounding area that we will be only too happy to share with you. At Lloyds our philosophy is simple we provide a high standard of service and accommodation at an affordable price in a city centre location. Rooms from £40 Queen Hotel Cost Opposite Chester Railway Station The Best Western Queen Hotel City Road Chester CH1 3AH Tel : 01244 305 000 Fax : 01244 318 483 Email : queenhotel@bestwestern.co.uk The Queen hotel has enjoyed a multi-million pound transformation, making it one of the finest 4 star hotels in the North of England. Leave the M53 at A56 Junction. Go straight on at Hoole roundabout turn left at the main traffic lights heading for Chester Railway Station. Straight over the mini roundabout facing the station you will find access to our Hotel Car Park. If approaching from any other route then follow signs for Chester Railway Station. Own Car Park £6 24 Hours 128 Bedrooms Hotel Review by Tripadviser.comOpposite Chester Railway Station Click here for location More Information on the Queen Hotel Queen Hotel Restaurant Review by Onion Ring The Queen Hotel located directly across from the main line Chester Railway Station opened on the 21st April 1860 costing 29 000.00 built in the Italian style upon a beautiful piece of ground with sumptuous furnishings a beautiful garden and offering the quietest and most spacious first class Hotel in Chester 21st July 1860 . This prestigious hotel has had many celebrities and dignitaries through its doors including Charles Dickens Lilly Langtry and Cecil Rhodes who it is thought made his plans for Rhodesia whilst taking his walks through the gardens The Feathers Group acquired the Queen Hotel in March 2003 and through a multi million pound refurbishment have restored it to its former glory. Through the combination of modern first class services and wonderful newly created and enhanced facilities throughout we can guarantee from the moment you arrive a quite wonderful experience in the true tradition of this grand marque hotel. Welcome to the Roman City of Chester this l * Italian themed Bacchus Restaurant overlooking the Italian terrace and gardens promises to be a dining experience to remember with an extensive al a carte menu. * The Albert Lodge provides a relaxing environment to watch the world go by whilst enjoying a light snack from the Brasserie menu or a Queen Afternoon Tea. * The Waiting Room Bar and Brasserie with plasma screen T.V. and great music creating an atmosphere that will guarantee a fun relaxed visit. Inexpensive bar snacks and a wide selection of cold beers and wines. Distance from the Cross : 1/2 Mile This Hotel is located opposite Chester Train Station. 15 Minutes walk into the City Centre. http://www.feathers.uk.com/queen Rooms from £56 Click on the Buttons Below to Book On-Line Guesthouses within a few minutes walk of the Station Aplas Guest House Aplas Guest House 106 Brook Street Chester CH1 2DU 01244 312401 No Email Address! No Web Site! 3 Minutes Walk from Chester Railway Station More Information from Cheshire County Council >>> Railway Station Chester Railway Station 0.2 miles (0.3 km) Motorway M53 Junction 12 1.6 miles (2.5 km) Airport Liverpool John Lennon 9.5 miles (15.3 km) This family run Guest House is situated on Brook Street around the corner from Chester Railway Station. It is within easy reach of the City Centre via Brook Street. Lloyds Guest House Lloyds Guest House 108 Brook Street Chester CH1 3DU 01244 325 838 Fax 01244 317 491 lloyds.guest.house@IC24.net New Hotel Opened Next Door 3 Minutes Walk from Chester Railway Station A family run hotel near the city centre established for over 35 years. Open all year round. Newly refurbished. Car Parking available. Bed and Breakfast. 10 Minutes Walking Distance to the City Centre. Two minutes walk to Chester Train Station. Click here for the Lloyds Guest House Information Leaflet Tariff as of June 2007 All prices per night including breakfast En Suite with shower £65 Quality Double Room £60 Single Room £35 All rooms have colour TV, Tea and Coffee making Facilities, H and C and Central Heating. The Ormonde The Ormonde 126 Brook Street Chester 01244 328 816 CH1 3DU 3 Minutes Walk from Chester Railway Station This guest house is located just outside the city centre of Chester near Chester Railway Station. The city centre is a 10 minute walk down Brook Street past the shops over the Cow Lane Bridge. And into Frodsham Street. Railway Station Chester Railway Station 0.1 miles (0.2 km) Motorway M53 Junction 12 1.7 miles (2.8 km) Airport Liverpool John Lennon 9.5 miles (15.3 km) Near Chester Railway Station Backpackers Hostel 15 Minutes Walk from the Station Chester Station Facilities Service Details Staffing Hours Monday-Sunday 24 hours CCTV No Ticket Office Monday-Saturday 05:30-00:30 Sunday 07:30-00:00 Reservation Hours Monday-Saturday 05:30-03:30 Sunday 07:30-00:00 Customer Service No Customer Service - Primary Phone Number 0845 6061 660 Left Luggage No Left Luggage - Note Due to security reasons all left luggage facilities have been withdrawn. Lost Property Yes British Transport Police Office Monday-Saturday 08:00-22:00 First Aid Centre Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 Sunday 09:00-17:00 Ticketing Service Details Telesales Monday-Friday 05:30-00:00 Saturday 05:30-23:30 Sunday 07:30-00:00 Telesales - Note Telesales can be collected quoting a valid reference number. Ticket Collection Yes Ticket Collection - Note During ticket office hours. Central Reservation Monday-Friday 09:00-00:00 Saturday 05:30-23:00 Sunday 07:30-00:00 Ticket Machines Yes Ticket Machines - Note Tickets for immediate travel only. Cash and card payments are accepted by these machines. Through Tickets Click here for Through Tickets information Penalty Fares No Ticket On Departure Service Details Machine Locations There are two ticket machines on the main concourse situated either side of the ATM machines. Please note that these machines are not Fast Ticket Machines and can only issue tickets for immediate travel only. Any tickets bought over the phone or via the internet will have to be collected from the ticket office by quoting a valid reference number. Operated By Arriva Trains Wales. Machine Types Scheidt Bachmann. Reservation Hours Monday-Saturday 05:30-03:30 Sunday 07:30-00:00 Station Accessibility Click here for station accessibility information Station Facilities Service Details First Class Lounge No Seating Area Yes Seating Area - Note There are seats and benches sited at various locations on the station. Waiting Rooms No Women-Only Waiting Room No Meeting Point No Trolleys Yes Refreshment Facilities Yes Refreshment Facilities - Note Buffet located opposite the ticket sales office and also on platform 4A. Showers No Pay Phone Yes Pay Phone - Note Telephones are available on the station concourse and on platform 4A. Post Box Yes Post Box - Note On the Station concourse by platform 3 Tourist Information Office No Tourist Information Office - Note The nearest Tourist Information is located in Chester City Centre ATM Machine Yes ATM Machine - Note Located on the main concourse. Bureau de Change No Bureau de Change - Note Although there is no Bureau de change, Euros and Travellers cheques will be accepted at the ticket office. Shops Yes Shops - Note Newsagents Located just inside the station entrance. Public Wi-Fi Not yet supplied Web Kiosk No Customer Information System No Help Point No Information Kiosk Monday-Saturday 05:30-00:30 Sunday 07:30-00:00 Toilet Facilities Note 24 Hr Ladies and Gentleman's toilets are situated on Platforms 4A and 7A Men's Toilets Monday-Sunday 07:00-20:00 Women's Toilets Monday-Sunday 07:00-20:00 Wheelchair-accessible Toilets Monday-Sunday 07:00-20:00 Baby Changing Yes Baby Changing - Note Baby changing facilities are available by request of a key from the Station Manager. Station Accessibility Service Details Customer Help Points No Is information about disabled facilities available in different formats? No Hearing Loop Yes Accessible Announcements Yes Accessible Departure Boards Yes Accessible Departure Boards - Note Concourse and platforms 3 -7b Accessible Ticket Machines Yes Accessible Booking Office Counter Yes Ramp for Train Access Yes Accessible Taxis Yes Accessible Public Telephones Yes National Key Toilets Yes Step Free Access Coverage Whole station All Public Doors Wide Enough for Wheelchairs Yes Impaired Mobility Set-Down / Pick-Up Points Yes Disabled Parking Yes Accessible Car Park Equipment Yes Wheelchairs Available No Helpline No Tactile Platform Edges Yes Staff Help Available Monday-Saturday 06:00-23:30 Sunday 07:30-23:30 Accessibility from Booking Office Location Bicycle Access Wheelchair Access Number of Escalators Number of Steps Number of Lifts Level Access Fixed Ramp Platform 1 Yes Yes 0 0 0 No No Notes Platform 2 Yes Yes 0 0 0 No No Notes Platform 3 Yes Yes 0 0 0 No No Notes Platform 4 Yes Yes 0 44 2 No No Notes Platform 5 Yes Yes 0 44 2 No No Notes Platform 6 Yes Yes 0 44 2 No No Notes Platform 7 Yes Yes 0 44 2 No No Notes Interchange Service Details Minimum Connection Time (Minutes) 10 Rail Replacement Services Contact Customer Services for details Cycle Storage 56 spaces in wheel racks, some sheltered. Cycle Storage Location in the concourse Cycle Storage Note Cycle Storage is located behind the buffet on the main concourse. Car Park Monday-Sunday 24 hours Car Park - Note There are Two car parks. One on the East and one on the West side of the station. Arriva Trains no longer maintain the car parks and any enquiries should be directed to NCP on the phone number listed. Car Park - Primary Phone Number 0870 606 7050 Number of Parking Spaces 206 Parking Charges £2.50 per 24 Hrs if travelling on the train. £4.00 per 24Hrs if not. Car Park Operator NCP Taxi Rank Yes Taxi Rank - Note Outside the station front TrainTaxi Cab firms serving this station Bus Services Not yet supplied Bus Services - Note There is a Free Bus Service for customers with a Valid rail ticket which runs from directly outside the station to Chester town centre. This service operates Mon to Sat from 07:00 to 19:00 Metro Services Not yet supplied Local Transport Link Plan your journey to and from the station with Traveline Airport No Port No Car Hire Not yet supplied Cycle Hire No Orient Express Orient Express Northern Belle The ultimate luxury rail excursion from Chester with haute cuisine on board. 0845 077 22 22 Click for Website >>> www.railwaytouring.co.uk External Links http://www.chesterrenaissance.co.uk/railands.htm Travel Tools Hertz Car Hire | Train Tickets | National Express Coaches | UK Car Rental | Ferry | Travel Insurance | Holiday Cottage [Page 44] T & C's | Hotels | B&B's | Apartments | Travel Hotels | On-Line Tickets | Free Brochure | Tours | Sitemap

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