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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Yate
- Departure station
- Yate station guide
- Address
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- Station Road, Yate BS37 4PW
Operators serving Yate
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Facilities at Yate
- Ticket Office
- Waiting Room
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park
Explore the area around Yate
- Yate Shopping Centre
About your departure station
Opened in 1844 as "Yate Junction" by the Bristol and Gloucester Railway, this station became a key interchange.
Its original wooden buildings were replaced in 1870 with substantial brick structures.
The station declined post WWII but was saved by commuter demand, reopening fully in 1989.
A 2016 rebuild modernized facilities while keeping historical elements.
Yate's history reflects the evolution of railway junctions, from Victorian engineering feats to modern commuter hubs, demonstrating how strategic stations can adapt to changing transport needs across different eras while maintaining local service.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Yate to Chelmsford?
Open the ticket search and enter Yate as your departure station and Chelmsford 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 Yate and Chelmsford?
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