How to get to Didcot Railway Centre by train

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Didcot Railway Centre is the living museum of the Great Western Railway. Here you can explore the unique collection of Great Western Railway steam locomotives, carriages, wagons, buildings, and small artifacts at the 21-acre museum set around the original 1932 Engine Shed.

There's so much to see - there are dozens of engines and carriages and there are some fascinating buildings. On selected days, there are rides and demonstration trains on the Didcot Railway Centre's two branch line railways - plus themed special event days for every type of railway enthusiast from the very young to those seeking historically accurate operations.

Our favourite areas are the Engine Shed (you really get a feel for the days of steam here, and can climb into locomotive cabs) and the fully-working signal box equipment to be found in two locations.

Even better is that it is right next to Didcot Parkway station - access is via an underpass below the station.

Full opening times and price information is available on Didcot Railway Centre's website.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost Property	Available
Lost Property Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Available
Shops note	Spar supermarket
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Available
Telephone types	Cards and coins
Station Buffet	Available
Station Buffet notes	Coffee shops
ATM	Available
ATM notes	Within SPAR retail shop, usage charge may apply.
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	Step free Category A station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts. Platform 1 can be accessed via ramp to the front of the station.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	The Ladies and Gentleman's toilets are located on Platform 2. The accessible toilet is located on Platform 3. National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Available
WiFi notes	Connect to "GWR Free Station WiFi".
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	Meeting point: Ticket office.
Customer Service notes	Please visit https://www.railhelp.co.uk/gwr/ for GWR Help & Support. Or contact our social media team @gwrhelp.
Customer help points	Available
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Station Car Park
Carpark operator	APCOA Parking (UK) Limited
Car parking spaces	2895

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	182
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	Outside station
Cycle storage notes	Compound

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Unavailable
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Didcot Parkway station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators: Pryors (01235 812345) or Go Green (01235 811100) or Bobs (01235 512121).

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Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to London Paddington	Great Western Railway	23:58	4	Early
to Oxford	Great Western Railway	11:04	3	On time
to London Paddington	Great Western Railway	11:07	4	On time
to Cheltenham Spa	Great Western Railway	11:11	1	On time
to London Paddington	Great Western Railway	11:12	2	Late

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from London Paddington	Great Western Railway	11:03	3	On time
from London Paddington	Great Western Railway	11:09	1	On time
from Cardiff Central	Great Western Railway	11:12	2	Late
from London Paddington	Great Western Railway	11:24	4	Late
from Cheltenham Spa	Great Western Railway	11:29	2	Late

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Didcot Railway Centre

Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Departures and arrivals from Didcot Parkway

Departures

Arrivals

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