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Before you start your journey
Departing from Alexandra Palace
- Departure station
- Alexandra Palace station guide
- Address
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- Station Road, London N22 7ST
Operators serving Alexandra Palace
- Great Northern Rail
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Facilities at Alexandra Palace
- Ticket Office
- Step-Free Access
Parking & meeting your train
- Paid station car park
Explore the area around Alexandra Palace
- Alexandra Palace Park
- Historic Palace
About your departure station
Constructed in 1873 for the Great Northern Railway, Alexandra Palace Station served the famous entertainment complex.
Destroyed by fire and rebuilt, it retains Victorian character despite modern upgrades.
The station's history mirrors the palace's fortunes, from Victorian leisure destination to BBC broadcasting center and now multi use venue.
Its survival demonstrates rail's role in supporting major cultural sites while serving north London communities.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Alexandra Palace to Chester?
Open the ticket search and enter Alexandra Palace as your departure station and Chester as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Alexandra Palace and Chester?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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