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Before you start your journey
Departing from Lymington Town
- Departure station
- Lymington Town station guide
- Address
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- Station Street, SO41 9BE
Operators serving Lymington Town
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Facilities at Lymington Town
- Ticket Office
Parking & meeting your train
- £5/day
Explore the area around Lymington Town
- Lymington Harbour
About your departure station
Lymington Town station (1858) originally served the salt industry before becoming a tourist gateway.
The branch line from Brockenhurst was nearly closed in 1960s but saved by ferry traffic.
The station retains much original character with traditional signal box and level crossing.
2010 renovations modernized facilities while preserving heritage.
Today it primarily serves yachting enthusiasts and Isle of Wight ferry passengers, with trains connecting to Lymington Pier.
The scenic route through New Forest makes it popular with tourists.
Though small (300,000 annual passengers), it remains economically vital for this sailing town and exemplifies successful rural rail preservation.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Lymington Town to Ilford?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Lymington Town and Ilford?
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