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Road directions
From the north, leave the M5 at junction 11: Go right onto the bypass. Follow the signs for Gloucester Cathedral and docks. At the first roundabout take the 2nd exit passing Virgin club on the right just before the next roundabout. Go right at the roundabout (3rd exit and continue as the route from south below).
From the south leave the M5 at Junction 11A: Go straight on at the 1st round about. At the next roundabout go straight on, 2nd exit - This is where the directions from the north join.
At the next roundabout go straight on and past the 1st set of traffic lights and get in the outside lane ready to go right at the next traffic lights. Once you have turned follow this road to its end passing Horton Road yard on the right. At the end of the road turn right then first right again into the station.
Parking
Ample parking (currently £5 per day) although security not that good. There is a multi storey car park opposite the station, which is quite expensive.
Public transport
Either by train to the station or there is a bus station right outside.
Amenities
There is a Cafe in the station with toilets. The Station pub is outside. You are right on the edge of the centre with all the shops, pubs and restaurants.
Good shots can be had from all parts of the station, but you will not be able to take shots of every train from one spot. The west end is good for terminating services from Wales, the east end for HST reversals.
Please do not try to gain access to the Costwold Rail areas without permission.
