When did Sidmouth station close?
6 March 1967
Sidmouth railway station
| Sidmouth | |
|---|---|
| Key dates | |
| 6 July 1874 | Station opens |
| 6 March 1967 | Station closes to passengers |
| 8 May 1967 | station closes for freight |
What is the nearest station to Sidmouth?
Train stations nearest Sidmouth Devon
| Train station Name | mi. | Dir |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter Central EX4 3SR | 12.74 | NW |
| Exeter St Thomas EX4 1AF | 12.84 | NW |
| Exeter St Davids EX4 4BD | 13.23 | NW |
| Teignmouth TQ14 8PG | 14.23 | SW |
Where was Lyme Regis railway station?
Dorset
Lyme Regis railway station was the terminus of the Lyme Regis branch line in the west of the English county of Dorset. Serving the coastal resort town of Lyme Regis, it was sited high above the town centre as a result of the hilly nature of the local area.
Does Lyme Regis have a train station?
You can easily reach the Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium by train. The nearest station to the Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium is Axminster, which is served by South Western Railway services throughout the day. From the station, simply take the X51 or X53 bus service to the aquarium.
Does Sidmouth have a station?
The county has several mainline stations including Tiverton, Exeter St Davids, Newton Abbot, Totnes and Plymouth, all of which have local services and bus connections that can get you to Sidmouth. Alternatively, there are services from the North, the Midlands and London Paddington to Exeter St David’s.
What is Sidmouth like to live in?
Sidmouth is one of the top places in the country to live, according to The Times newspaper. Experts at Bricks & Mortar, a Times supplement, described the town as a handsome Regency seaside with much to offer, including quality restaurants, independent shops and the sailing club.
When did East Budleigh and Newton Poppleford open?
It opened on 15 May 1897 with an intermediate station at East Budleigh, and a second added two years later at Newton Poppleford.
When did Tipton St Johns stop at Newton Poppleford?
A southbound passenger train waits at Newton Poppleford station in June 1959. A Tipton St. Johns train pulls into Newton Poppleford station in August 1963. The grain store with its timber loading dock is seen on the left. Newton Poppleford station looking south in June 1965.
Where was the waiting room at Newton Poppleford?
Notes: Newton Poppleford station had a single curving platform on the up side of the line on the north side of station road bridge. There was a small single storey brick building with a pitched slate roof which comprised booking office and waiting rooms, with a separate brick gents’ toilet at the south end of the building.
How did East Budleigh railway station get its name?
The station was then renamed East Budleigh in 1898. The London and South Western Railway, which worked the BSR, did not name the station after the nearby village of Otterton to avoid confusion with its Otterham station on the North Cornwall line. Passenger and freight services were finally withdrawn in 1967.