Gobowen (GOB)
Gobowen Station, Station Road, Gobowen, Shropshire, SY11 3JS
Station Information
Ticket Office
Opening Hours
- Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 15:00
- Opening Hours Saturday: 07:30 - 12:30
- Opening Hours Sunday: No
Location
Next to car park on the Shrewsbury bound platform.
Ticket Machines
Yes
Collect tickets bought online
- Collect tickets at Ticket Office
- Collect tickets at Ticket Machine
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
Ticket machines are located on both platforms.
Height adjusted ticket office counter
Yes
Induction loop
Yes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this station
No
Smartcard tickets
- No
Smartcard validators
No
Information Available From Staff
- Yes - from ticket office
- Yes - from help point
Customer Information
- Departure Screens
- Announcements
- Arrival Screens
Information Services Opening Times
- Information Services Opening Times Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 15:00
- Information Services Opening Times Saturday: 07:30 - 12:30
- Information Services Opening Times Sunday: No
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.
Customer Help Points
Yes
Ticket office for advice only.
Customer Services Notes
Contact our Customer Relations team directly via the Transport for Wales Website.
Luggage Storage
No
Lost Property
Yes
CCTV at the Station
Yes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access
Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street.
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.
Ticket barriers and gates
No
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
Ticket machines are located on both platforms.
Height adjusted ticket office counter
Yes
Induction loop
Yes
Ramp for train access
Yes
Accessible Toilets
No
Waiting rooms
- Waiting rooms Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 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
Seating area
Yes
Seating type are benches.
Accessible public telephones
No
Wheelchairs available
No
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis here
No
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point
No
Accessible spaces
0 spaces
Accessible car park equipment
Yes
Staff Help
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.
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point
Yes
Ticket office for advice only.
Helpline
- Helpline Monday to Sunday & Public Holidays: 08:00 - 20:00
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.
Nearest accessible station
Toilets
No
Accessible Toilets
No
Baby Changing
No
Waiting Rooms
- Waiting Rooms Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 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
Seating Area
Yes
Seating type are benches.
Operator
Shropshire County Council
Car Parking Availability
- Car Parking Availability Monday to Sunday & Public Holidays: Yes
Spaces
70 spaces
Accessible spaces
0 space
Accessible car park equipment
Yes
Impaired mobility set down/pick up points available
No
Car park CCTV
No
Parking charges
Parking is free
ATM
No
Refreshment Facilities
- Refreshment Facilities Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 15:00
The Station Café is located within the station.
Visit the following website for more details: https://www.derwen.ac.uk/marketplace/station-cafe/
Shops
No
Pay Phones
No
Accessible Public Telephones
No
Post Boxes
No
Bicycle Storage
Spaces
10 spaces
Type of Storage
Stands
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.
Sheltered
Yes
CCTV
No
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information
There are no cycle hire facilities at this station.
More Information
Transport Links
The rail replacement bus stop is at the station entrance.
There are no cycle hire facilities at this station.
