Gobowen railway station is a railway station on the Shrewsbury to Chester Line of the former Great Western Railway's London (Paddington) to Birkenhead via Birmingham (Snow Hill) line, serving the small town of Gobowen in Shropshire, England. It is the nearest station to the town of Oswestry. The original station building was designed by Thomas Mainwaring Penson, and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building.
As of January 2011, train services run on two routes;
- Arriva Trains Wales service from Birmingham International to Holyhead.
- Arriva Trains Wales service from Holyhead to Cardiff.
Gobowen station is 173⁄4 miles (29 km) north west of Shrewsbury railway station.
Read more about Gobowen Railway Station: Buildings, Cambrian Heritage Railway
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