Introduction
Yeovil Junction railway station is the busier, but less central, of two railway stations serving the town of Yeovil. The station is 2 miles outside the town, being located in the village of Stoford. There is a cafe on the main platform as well as on the far side of the station.
The Yeovil Railway Centre preserves the turntable, the transfer shed, a number of steam and diesel engines, and a coach and some railway wagons.
Regular open days are held March to October and also special events including Easter, Halloween and Santa Specials.
Yeovil Junction station is the perfect launch pad for Yeovil town and surrounding areas. An interchange for trains to the GWR line at Yeovil Pen Mill station where you can travel to Dorchester, Weymouth, Westbury, Bath and Bristol and beyond.
Ticket Office Opening Hours
- Mon – Fri 06:00 – 19:20
- Sat 06:00 – 19:20
- Sun 08:55 – 18:25
Station Café Opening Hours
At The Station Café (located on the platform at the station)
- Mon–Fri 07:30-14:00
- Sat 08:00-12:00
Travel Information
Trains
From Yeovil Pen Mill you can travel to Dorchester, Weymouth, Bath and Bristol and beyond to Gloucestershire. Trains connect the two stations of Yeovil Junction and Yeovil Pen Mill—a five-minute journey.
Leaving Yeovil Pen Mill to Yeovil Junction at 05:41, 07:11, 12:58, 14:14, 20:30 & 21:30.
Leaving Yeovil Junction to the Great Western Line at Yeovil Pen Mill at 13:38, 14:51, 19:16, 21:45
Bus & Taxi
Frequent bus service to Yeovil town from Yeovil Junction. There is a useful interstation bus link between here and Yeovil Pen Mill which supplements the occasional train service between the stations. The bus link is unique as it connects both connecting with trains and picking up passengers from them to the town centre and beyond. Taxi service available from Yeovil Junction.
Walking
There is no safe walking route to the town currently.
https://www.yeovilrailwaycentre.co.uk/
Just a five-minute walk down the land from Yeovil Junction Station and you are in the heart of heritage steam. Yeovil Railway Centre is a great day out for children and adults alike.
The centre offers refreshments and displays during events and is a venue for Model Railway days, Santa Specials, Halloween, Wedding Receptions, meetings and other special days.
The building oozes atmosphere. It was built in 1864 as a Great Western Railway Transfer Shed to facilitate the movement of goods between Broad and Standard gauge wagons.
Fun for all! Become an ‘Engine Driver’ for the day. Have a steam-hauled train ride or even better drive a train. Many events throughout the year can be booked online.
The Royal Oak, Stoford.
A short 15 minute stroll from Yeovil Junction Station at 13 The Green, Newton Road, Stoford, Yeovil BA22 9UD. Telephone: 01935 426348.
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday – 12 noon to 11pm. Food served 5pm-9pm Wednesdays to Fridays, 2pm-9pm Saturdays and 12-3pm Sundays.
Yeovil Pen Mill Station Ticket Office, Sherborne Road Yeovil, Somerset BA21 5DD.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday – 07:20 to 18:25 Saturday – 07:20 to 14:10 Alternative Sunday’s – 09.40- to 17:00
Bean and Gone Coffee Shop, Yeovil Pen Mill Station Sherborne Road Yeovil, Somerset BA21 5DD. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday – 07:00 to 13:45 Saturday – 08:00 to 13:45.
Pen Mill Hotel, Sherborne Road, Yeovil BA21 5DB. A five-minute stroll from Yeovil Pen Mill Station and located to the side of the main entrance road to the station. Telephone 01935 423081. Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturdays 09:00am-11pm. Sundays 11.30am-10.30pm. Website Pen Mill Hotel & Restaurant, Yeovil, Somerset | 4 Star Hotel, Yeovil, Somerset Email: info@penmillhotel.co.uk