Trains to Dean Forest Railway
Planning a visit to the Dean Forest Railway soon? Why not take the train – the nearest station is Lydney, which is well-connected to Birmingham, Nottingham, Cheltenham and many more English cities thanks to frequent CrossCountry and Transport for Wales train services.
Once you get off Lydney mainline station, you can join Dean Forest Railway after a five-minute walk to Lydney Junction station.
Take a magical eight-mile trip from Lydney to Parkend through the forest of Dean on the Dean Forest Railway. For more information about opening times, visit Dean Forest Railway’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Unstaffed |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk |
| Lost Property | Available |
| Lost Property phone number | 03333 211 202 |
| Lost Property Website | http://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/lostproperty |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Unavailable |
| Station Buffet | Unavailable |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
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Toilets
| Toilets | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | Help provided by on train staff. |
|---|---|
| Customer Service notes | |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Lydney Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Arriva Trains Wales |
| Car parking spaces | 85 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Unavailable |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
First Class Lounge
More about the Dean Forest Railway
Head to the Dean Forest Railway and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of travel on a rural branch railway operated by steam (and some diesel) train services.
If you’re looking for the perfect gift, or just want to spoil yourself, make sure you stop by the railway’s well-stocked shop at Norchard – you’ll find an impressive selection of Thomas the Tank Engine toys and gifts, as well as railway books and jigsaws.
Departures and arrivals from Lydney
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Gloucester | Transport for Wales | 21:10 | 2 | Late |
| to Cardiff Central | Transport for Wales | 22:59 | 1 | On time |
| to Gloucester | Transport for Wales | 23:15 | 2 | On time |
| to Cardiff Central | CrossCountry | 06:35 | 1 | Scheduled |
| to Cheltenham Spa | Transport for Wales | 06:54 | 2 | Scheduled |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Cardiff Central | Transport for Wales | 21:09 | 2 | Late |
| from Gloucester | Transport for Wales | 22:58 | 1 | On time |
| from Cardiff Central | Transport for Wales | 23:14 | 2 | On time |
| from Birmingham New Street | CrossCountry | 06:35 | 1 | Scheduled |
| from Cardiff Central | Transport for Wales | 06:53 | 2 | Scheduled |