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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Shotton
- Departure station
- Shotton station guide
- Address
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- Station Rd, Shotton CH5 1BT, UK
Operators serving Shotton
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Facilities at Shotton
- Ticket Machines
- Shelters
Parking & meeting your train
- Shotton Station Car Park
Explore the area around Shotton
- Greenfield Valley Heritage Park
About your departure station
Built in 1849 for the Chester & Holyhead Railway, Shotton station served industrial North Wales, particularly steelworks.
Its peak came in the late 19th century, but decline followed post WWII as industries faltered.
Revival began in the 1980s with regional rail investments.
The station now links Chester and the North Wales Coast, symbolizing resilience.
Though modest, it remains crucial for local travel, reflecting Shotton’s transition from industrial powerhouse to a commuter town.
Transport for Wales operates services today.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Shotton to Willesden Junction?
Open the ticket search and enter Shotton as your departure station and Willesden Junction 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 Shotton and Willesden Junction?
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