Station facilities
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General service information
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Closed Circuit Television
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Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
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Information Services OpenMon-Fri 07:15 to 16:00
Saturday 07:15 to 12:00
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CIS
- Departure Screens
- Arrival Screens
- Announcements
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Customer Help Points
Ticket office for advice only.
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Ticket buying and collection
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Ticket Office
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Oystercard Issued
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Use Oystercard
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Always Show Oyster Card Fields
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard Validator
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Smartcard Comments
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard at the ticket office or the ticket vending machine.
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Penalty FaresTrain Operator: AW
Url: https://tfwrail.wales/policies-and-reports/revenue-protection-policy
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All station facilities
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
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Station Buffet
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Toilets
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Accessibility and mobility access
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Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Mon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00 -
Staff Help Available
There are no platform staff available at this station. Assistance will be provided by the Conductor on the train.
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
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Nearest Stations With More FacilitiesSHR
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National Key Toilets
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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.
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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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.
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Parking information
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Cycle StorageSpaces: 10
Sheltered: Yes
Cctv: No
Annotation:5 hoops
Type: Stands -
CarPark
Operator Name: Local Authority
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 70
Free: Yes
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: No
Open:
Mon-Fri
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Rail Replacement Services
The rail replacement bus stop is at the station entrance.
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Passenger services
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Customer Service
Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
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Left Luggagehttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Lost Property
Operator Name: Transport for Waleshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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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.
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How long does it take to walk from Gobowen station to Gobowen village centre?
- The station is located in the heart of the village.
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What car parking facilities are available at Gobowen station?
- The station has 70 car parking spaces.
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What facilities are there for bike storage at Gobowen station?
- Gobowen station has spaces for 10 bikes, with some offering shelter.
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What other facilities are available at Gobowen station?
- Disabled access - step-free access throughout the station, ramps and induction loops are also available
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Which popular destinations can be reached from Gobowen station?
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