Gobowen

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Gobowen Station
Station Road
Gobowen
Shropshire
SY11 3JS

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Ticket office opening hours

Monday: 07:30 to 15:00
Tuesday: 07:30 to 15:00
Wednesday: 07:30 to 15:00
Thursday: 07:30 to 15:00
Friday: 07:30 to 15:00
Saturday: 07:30 to 12:30
Sunday: Closed

Station facilities

Parking
Ticket machine
Ticket office

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General service information

Staffing Level

Part time

Closed Circuit Television

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

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

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Accessibility and mobility access

Helpline: 03333 211202

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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

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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.

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?

Gobowen station to Shrewsbury station