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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Woolston
- Departure station
- Woolston station guide
- Address
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- Portsmouth Road, Southampton SO19 9RH
Operators serving Woolston
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Facilities at Woolston
- Bike Storage
- Ticket Machine
Parking & meeting your train
- Pay-and-display nearby
Explore the area around Woolston
- Southampton Water
About your departure station
Built in 1866 for the London and South Western Railway, Woolston station served Southampton's expanding shipbuilding industry.
Severely damaged during WWII bombing raids targeting the nearby Supermarine works (developers of the Spitfire), it was rebuilt in utilitarian postwar style.
The station gained new importance with 1980s housing developments and 2005 dockland regeneration.
Recent upgrades improved accessibility for cruise ship passengers.
Woolston's history encapsulates Southampton's maritime industrial heritage and its transformation into a modern port city, with the station serving as a vital link through these changes.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Woolston to Shepherd's Bush?
Open the ticket search and enter Woolston as your departure station and Shepherd's Bush 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 Woolston and Shepherd's Bush?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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