Plan the journey that suits you
Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Llanishen to Chester for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Llanishen
- Departure station
- Llanishen station guide
- Address
-
- Station Rd, Llanishen CF14 5UW
Operators serving Llanishen
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Llanishen
- Ticket Machine
- Shelter
Parking & meeting your train
- Street parking nearby
Explore the area around Llanishen
- Lisvane Reservoir
- Caerphilly Mountain
About your departure station
Built in 1871 as part of Cardiff's northern expansion, Llanishen served middle class suburbs.
The station was nearly closed in the 1960s but saved due to local campaigning.
Modernized in 2015, it retains some original features.
Llanishen's history reflects Cardiff's suburban growth patterns.
The station remains important for local travel, though facilities are basic.
Its survival represents the value of maintaining rail access for communities on Cardiff's suburban periphery despite lower passenger numbers and competition from road transport in this affluent part of the Welsh capital.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Llanishen to Chester?
Open the ticket search and enter Llanishen 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 Llanishen and Chester?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
Add your valid Railcard to the ticket search and check its restrictions before booking. Any available Railcard discount will be automatically reflected in your shopping cart.