Trains to Hungerford - Station Details and further Information on Hungerford Train Services
Hungerford train station is a train station in the town of Hungerford in the county of Berkshire in England. The station opened in December 1847. First Great Western provide the rail service to Hungerford station. The station is served by local services operated by First Great Western from London and Reading to Great Bedwyn. There is also a semi-fast First Great Western service between London and Exeter operated using High Speed Trains.
Hungerford station consists of two platforms either side of the mainline tracks. There is a level crossing at the western end of the station. To the East of the station there is a passing loop on the up line which is mainly used by freight trains but can also be used by passenger trains. The current timetable does not call for passenger trains to use the loop but it is common for special charter trains to do so.
Hungerford station is situated on the eastern side of the town. The Kennet and Avon Canal runs to the north of the station, parallel with the line. Hence it is common for people walkers using the canal to use the train to return home. |