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.
Station Facilities
At Yeovil Junction station there is a cafe on the main platform, and 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.
Information.
Yeovil Junction Ticket Office Opening Hours
Mon – Fri 06:00 – 19:20
Sat 06:00 – 19:20
Sun 08:55 – 18:25
Frequent bus service into Yeovil town from Yeovil Junction. There is a useful inter station bus link between here and Yeovil Pen Mill which supplements the occasional train service between the stations.
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
From Yeovil Pen Mill you can travel to Dorchester, Weymouth,
Bath and Bristol and beyond to Gloucestershire.
Taxi service available from Yeovil Junction
Facilities,
At The Station Café (located on the platform at the station)
Opening Hours: Mon–Fri 07:30-14:00 Sat 08:00-12:00
Friends of Yeovil Junction
What a difference the hard working staff from the new depot have made to the passenger environment at this far from civilisation station. Brilliant large horticultural displays, designed to provide seating as well. It is really impressive that SWR staff in their own time have made such a positive difference to the station for the benefit of users.
Yeovil Railway Centre
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.
www.yeovilrailway.freeservers.com for this year’s dates and
information.