Where do trains go from Kemble?

Even so, Kemble still welcomes a surprisingly high number of passengers, due in part to its proximity to Cirencester. It offers regular services towards Swindon, London Paddington, Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa, with occasional services to Cardiff and Swansea.

When did Cirencester railway station close?

Cirencester Town railway station

What county is Kemble in?

Gloucestershire
Kemble is a village and civil parish in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England….Kemble, Gloucestershire.

Are there taxis at Kemble station?

If you are planning a trip to or from Kemble train station, book one of our reliable taxis. We offer a professional taxi service throughout Kemble and the surrounding towns and villages. Our taxi drivers always arrive in plenty of time to ensure that you reach your destination stress-free.

What line is Kemble on?

Golden Valley
Kemble railway station is a railway station that serves the village of Kemble in Gloucestershire, England. The station is on the Swindon to Gloucester “Golden Valley” line.

Are there toilets at Kemble station?

The toilets are located on Platform 1.

Does Cirencester have a railway station?

The town of Cirencester is served by Kemble which is the nearest railway station and is located approximately 5 miles away, therefore travellers directed to Cirencester are required to purchase train tickets to Kemble.

What is Kemble famous for?

Fanny Kemble | Deirdre David.

What does the name Kemble mean?

Welsh: from an Old Welsh personal name, Cynbel, composed of the elements cyn ‘chief’ + bel ‘war’. English: habitational name from a place in Gloucestershire, so named from a Celtic word related to Welsh cyfyl ‘border’. …

How much is a taxi from Kemble to Cirencester?

Kemble Station Taxi Prices

Does Uber operate in the Cotswolds?

As has already been said, Uber does not exist in the Cotswolds and taxis are expensive and there aren’t that many about. You might find this guide of interest – look at the bus routes maps and it will give you some idea of what you might be able to achieve.

Is there a ticket office at Kemble station?

Kemble Train Station Assisted Travel meeting point – ticket office main entrance. Please notify a member of staff. Staff Help Meeting point: Ticket Office.

What is the name of the railway station in Kemble?

Kemble railway station is on the Golden Valley Line, served by eastbound Great Western Railway trains to Swindon and London Paddington, and westbound services to Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa. Kemble was once a railway junction. The branch lines from Cirencester and Tetbury were dismantled in the 1960s.

What is the history of Kemble Airport?

In 1940, No. 4 Service Ferry Pool moved to the station from Cardiff, and Kemble became one of the main bases for the aircraft ferrying operations of the Air Transport Auxiliary in this region of the British Isles. Around the same time, Kemble was also the home of No. 1 Overseas Aircraft Preparation Unit (OAPU).

What is the history of Kemble?

Kemble was the site of a 7th-century pagan, Anglo-Saxon cemetery. The village church today has a Norman door and a tower dating from 1250, to which a spire was added in 1450. The full restoration in 1872 included bringing here brick by brick the chapel of ease at nearby Ewen, to form a new south transept.

What grade is the water tank at Kemble station?

The water tank is Grade II listed and used to feature an unusual ‘booster tank’ on top. Archive view showing the booster tank and the Tetbury branch line curving off to the left. A last look at Kemble station, taken from the end of Platform One (opposite the water tower).