Thornford

From Bradshaw, the companion guide to On Our Lines
Thornford
Opened23 March 1936
CRS codeTHO
OperatorGreat Western Railway
Platforms1
Request stopYes
Community Details
Station of the MonthOctober 2021
CategorySouth West England

Thornford was opened by the Great Western Railway on 23 March 1936, on the single track line between Westbury and Weymouth. Known as the Heart of Wessex line, the section on which Thornford is located opened in 20 January 1857. The station has a single platform and basic shelter, and for many years was known as Thornford Bridge Halt. Access is via a steep staircase from a nearby road bridge.

Services to Thornford operate between Weymouth and Gloucester, usually utilising class 158 Express Sprinters or class 165 and class 166 Networker Turbo diesel multiple units.

Station of the Month[edit | edit source]

The station featured in the inaugural October 2021 Stations of the Month competition in the NR South West category. There were no entries.

Preceding station National Rail National Rail Following station
Yetminster by request
towards Weymouth
  Great Western Railway   Yeovil Pen Mill
towards Gloucester