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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · Mid Wales

Newbridge on Wye railway station

In or near Newbridge-on-Wye.

Free admission

Newbridge on Wye railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Old Milestone by the A470, Newbridge on Wye, Llanyre Parish - geograph.org.uk - 6037830

Milestone Society — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Builth Road · 5.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Newbridge on Wye 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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From the Wikipedia article

Newbridge on Wye railway station stood on the single-tracked Mid Wales Railway between Builth Wells and Rhayader. It was closed on 31 December 1962 and the trackbed removed. The site has been cleared and now contains senior citizens' housing. An overbridge which formed the entry point to the station from the south is still in place.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Newbridge on Wye railway station was opened by the Mid Wales Railway on 21 September 1864. The Mid Wales Railway got into financial difficulties and a working arrangement was made with the Cambrian Railways on 2 April 1888; who took over the line on 24 June 1904. The station along with the rest of the former Mid Wales Railway line was closed by the British Transport Commission on 31 December 1962.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
52.2148, -3.4431
District
Powys
Parish
Llanyre
Postcode
LD1 6LL
Parliamentary constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Nearest railway station
Builth Road5.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Newbridge on Wye railway station?
Newbridge on Wye railway station is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD1 6LL), in the parish of Llanyre.
What is Newbridge on Wye railway station?
Newbridge on Wye railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Newbridge on Wye railway station?
The nearest railway station is Builth Road, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LD1 6LL.
Is Newbridge on Wye railway station free to visit?
Yes, Newbridge on Wye railway station is free to enter.
How do I get to Newbridge on Wye railway station?
The nearest railway station is Builth Road, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LD1 6LL.