Didcot Railway Centre
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.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
- Monday to Friday open from 06:00:00 until 19:40:00
- Saturday open from 06:30:00 until 19:40:00
- Sunday open from 08:00:00 until 19:40:00
| 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:
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First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Didcot Parkway
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 22:47 | 5 | On time |
| to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 22:52 | 4 | On time |
| to Bristol Temple Meads | Great Western Railway | 23:13 | 1 | On time |
| to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 23:18 | 5 | On time |
| to Oxford | Great Western Railway | 23:18 | 4 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Worcester Foregate Street | Great Western Railway | 22:45 | 5 | On time |
| from London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 22:45 | 4 | On time |
| from Oxford | Great Western Railway | 23:06 | 4 | On time |
| from London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 23:11 | 1 | On time |
| from Penzance | Great Western Railway | 23:42 | 2 | Late |