Station facilities

  • Parking
  • Ticket machine
  • Ticket office
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General service information
Staffing Level
Part time
Closed Circuit Television
Yes
Information Available From Staff
Yes - from ticket office
Yes - from help point
Information Services Open
Mon-Fri 07:30 to 15:00
Saturday 07:30 to 12:30
Sunday
CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
  • Announcements
Customer Help Points
Yes

Ticket office for advice only.

Ticket buying and collection
Ticket Office
Yes
Prepurchase Collection
Ticket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes
Ticket Machine
Yes
Oystercard Issued

No
Use Oystercard

No
Always Show Oyster Card Fields

No
Smartcard Issued

No
Smartcard Validator

No
Penalty Fares
Train Operator: AW
Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
All station facilities
Seated Area
Yes

Seating type are benches.

Waiting Room
Mon-Fri 07:30 to 15:00

Waiting room is located within Ticket Office and operates during Ticket Office Opening Hours .

Monday - Friday 07:30-15:00 Saturday - 07:30 - 12:30 Sunday - Closed

Station Buffet

The Station Café is located within the station.

Visit the following website for more details: https://www.derwen.ac.uk/marketplace/station-cafe/

Mon-Fri 07:30 to 15:00
Toilets

No
Baby Change

No
Telephones

No
Wi Fi

No

Find WiFi Hotspots around Gobowen station

Accessibility and mobility access
Helpline

03333 211202

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
Staff Help Available
Yes

Staff help is available during Ticket Office Opening times, outside of these times there are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.

Induction Loop
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines
Yes

Ticket machines are located on both platforms.

Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
Yes
Ramp For Train Access
Yes
Accessible Taxis

No
Accessible Public Telephones

No
Nearest Stations With More Facilities
SHR
National Key Toilets

No
Step Free Access

Category B1.

Step free access to Platform 1 (to Shrewsbury) via a path with slight gradient from the main road.  Step free access to Platform 2 (to Chester) via a path from the main road.


Coverage: partial Station
Ticket Gates

No
Impaired Mobility Set Down

No
Wheelchairs Available

No
Assisted Travel

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

Parking information
Cycle Storage
Spaces: 10
Sheltered: Yes
Cctv: No
Location:

In the car park and by entrance to southbound platform, a shelter with 5 Sheffield stands providing parking for up to ten bicycles is located.


Type: Stands
CarPark

Operator Name: Shropshire County Council
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 70
Free: Yes
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: No

Open:
Mon-Sun

Website: https://next.shropshire.gov.uk/parking/find-my-nearest-car-park/gobowen-railway-station/
Rail Replacement Services

The rail replacement bus stop is at the station entrance.

Cycle Hire

There are no cycle hire facilities at this station.

Passenger services
Customer Service

Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.

Left Luggage

No
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost Property
Yes

Operator Name: Transport for Wales
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Live departures and arrivals

Overview

Gobowen is a charming village in Shropshire, located about halfway between the towns of Shrewsbury and Oswestry. Founded in the 11th century, and taking its name from an old Welsh word meaning "hill of cows." Gobowen is home to a few notable landmarks, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the 17th-century Gobowen Hall.

Gobowen station, in the village centre, was opened in 1849 and has been granted Grade II listed building status thanks to its beautiful architectural detailing. Designed in the Italianate style, complete with a small turret and white stucco facing, the actual station building is now a private home, although the station still provides a regular service. 

Served by Virgin Trains, the westbound trains run to London Euston and Crewe and eastward routes between Holyhead, Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street.

The station has a small car park and two platforms, each of which is long enough for two trains. There is no ticket office or waiting room, but there are shelters on both platforms. step-free access is available to both platforms from the street.

 

  • How long does it take to walk from Gobowen station to Gobowen village centre?

    • The station is located in the heart of the village. 

  • What car parking facilities are available at Gobowen station?

    • The station has 70 car parking spaces. 

  • What facilities are there for bike storage at Gobowen station?

    • Gobowen station has spaces for 10 bikes, with some offering shelter.

  • What other facilities are available at Gobowen station? 

    • Disabled access - step-free access throughout the station, ramps and induction loops are also available

  • Which popular destinations can be reached from Gobowen station?