Castles · Mid Wales
Castle Caereinion railway station
Also known as: Gorsaf Reilffordd Castell Caereinion
In or near Llanfair Caereinion.
Castle Caereinion railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
John Firth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Caereinion · 0.0 km
- Family-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Castle Caereinion railway station is located in Mid Wales, with the postcode SY21 9BF. The nearest station is Castle Caereinion, which is within walking distance. Please note that the site is not wheelchair accessible.
About
Castle Caereinion railway station is a place of interest in Wales Mid, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Castle Caereinion railway station is part of a heritage railway that offers scenic train journeys through the picturesque Mid Wales countryside. Visitors can enjoy a variety of experiences, including themed train trips and special events throughout the year.
From the Wikipedia article
Castle Caereinion railway station is a railway station on the 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway in Mid Wales. It serves the nearby village of Castle Caereinion and lies 3+3⁄4 miles (6.0 km) from the Welshpool Raven Square terminus. The station was opened on 6 April 1903. The station was an important intermediate stop and had a signal box that still survives. The level crossing over the B4385 has been automated since 2015. The Great Western Railway withdrew passenger services on 9 February 1931. and the line closed completely on 3 November 1956. By 1963 the line had a passenger service restored by the Welshpool and Llanfair Railway. The station officially reopened on 6 April 1963, however due to damage caused by floods to the Banwy Bridge it was closed between 28 September 1964 and 14 August 1965. Two platforms are present and a passing loop that sees occasional use. The main platform is raised whilst the other is at ground level.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.6446, -3.2411
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Castle Caereinion
- Postcode
- SY21 9BF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Phone
- +44 1938810441
- Nearest railway station
- Castle Caereinion — 0 km
- Official site
- www.wllr.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5050018 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Castle Caereinion railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Caereinion railway station?
- Castle Caereinion railway station is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 9BF), in the parish of Castle Caereinion.
- What is Castle Caereinion railway station?
- Castle Caereinion railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Caereinion railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Caereinion, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 9BF.
- Who owns Castle Caereinion railway station?
- Castle Caereinion railway station is owned by Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway.
- Does Castle Caereinion railway station charge admission?
- Castle Caereinion railway station typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Caereinion railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Castle Caereinion, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 9BF.