Chester Railway Station

Facts and Figures

Chester railway station is located in Newtown, Chester, England. Services are operated by Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Northern and Transport for Wales. From 1875 to 1969 the station was known as Chester General to distinguish it from Chester Northgate. The station's Italianate frontage was designed by the architect Francis Thompson.

Work on a £10 million regeneration scheme, the Chester Renaissance programme was completed in 2007. The development includes a new roof, improved customer facilities and improved access to the station. A plaque commemorating Thomas Brassey is installed on the wall opposite the booking office. The station marks one end of the Baker Way a footpath leading to Delamere railway station.

Scheduled services from Chester station are operated by Avanti West Coast to London Euston and Holyhead, Merseyrail to Liverpool, Northern to Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds and Transport for Wales to Liverpool Lime Street, Manchester Airport, Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Cardiff Central, Llandudno and Holyhead.

Source: Wikipedia

Station Facts

Annual Usage Figures

Year Entry/Exit Interchange
2018 1381874 790558
2017 1340976 804392
2016 647853 963800
2015 643846 943138
2014 617046 919555
2013 623193 805716
2012 603743 817925
2011 556273 723987
2010 404719 644343
2009 368126 603514
2008 354304 523365
2007 335603 646195

Location Data

  • Unitary Authority Ward (UTW): Boughton
  • Unitary Authority: Cheshire West and Chester Council
  • UK Parliament Constituency: City of Chester
  • European Region: North West

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Recent Crime Figures

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