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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Lawrence Hill
- Departure station
- Lawrence Hill station guide
- Address
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- Lawrence Hill, BS5 0SU
Operators serving Lawrence Hill
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Facilities at Lawrence Hill
- Ticket Machines
Parking & meeting your train
- No dedicated parking
Explore the area around Lawrence Hill
- Bristol & Bath Railway Path
- Troopers Hill Nature Reserve
About your departure station
Established in 1841 as part of the Great Western Railways Bristol to Bath line, Lawrence Hill served Bristols eastern docks and industrial areas.
The station was rebuilt in the 1960s with functional concrete structures replacing original Victorian buildings.
It played crucial roles during both World Wars for munitions transport.
Though declined post war, it regained importance with Bristols urban renewal.
Today, Lawrence Hill serves local commuters and students, with its simple design reflecting its practical purpose.
The stations history mirrors Bristols industrial transformation from maritime commerce to modern urban transportation needs.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Lawrence Hill to Cardiff Central?
Open the ticket search and enter Lawrence Hill as your departure station and Cardiff Central as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Lawrence Hill and Cardiff Central?
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