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St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery
Local museum in a former schoolhouse with displays on salt making, smuggling, sailing and everyday life in Lymington.
Trains from Bristol to Lymington run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 21:29. The fastest train covers the 107 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 107 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 5:01 |
Last train 21:29 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Local museum in a former schoolhouse with displays on salt making, smuggling, sailing and everyday life in Lymington.
Small maritime heritage display at Buckler’s Hard showing shipbuilding, village life and links to Royal Navy history on the Beaulieu River.
Motor museum at Beaulieu with a major collection of cars, motoring memorabilia and changing displays suitable for a full day out.
Historic quay with fishing boats, sailing activity and waterside walks; one of the best places to feel Lymington’s harbour character.
Long Georgian high street lined with independent shops and historic buildings, ideal for a stroll through the town centre.
Coastal reserve of lagoons, marshes and sea views, popular for walking, birdwatching and peaceful routes towards Keyhaven.
Traditional Hampshire pork sausage, usually herby and savoury. A long-standing county favourite often served with mash or in a breakfast.
A simple New Forest treat of local strawberries with rich cream. Loved in summer for showcasing nearby soft fruit at peak season.
Locally landed crab from the south coast, often served dressed or in sandwiches. Valued for its sweet flavour and strong harbour-to-table link.
Smart brasserie on the quay serving seafood, steaks and modern British dishes in a relaxed waterside setting.
Popular bakery and café for artisan bread, pastries, brunch and coffee. Casual, busy and well liked by locals and visitors.
Lively waterfront seafood restaurant known for fish, shellfish and harbour views, with a polished but approachable atmosphere.
Moderate for southern England. Rooms and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés and pubs do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Lymington Town -> Lymington High Street, Lymington
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Most Bristol to Lymington trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Lymington Town station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Lymington train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Lymington Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Lymington Town.
Wi-Fi is available at Lymington Town.
Ticket office support is available at Lymington Town.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lymington Town: Parking, WC.
Available at Lymington Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lymington Town: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: Local taxi numbers; Lymington Taxis 01590 670670 Allports Taxis 01590 679792, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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