Ryde Esplanade railway station
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| Ryde Esplanade | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Place | Ryde |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Operations | |
| Managed by | Island Line |
| Platforms in use | 1 |
| Annual entry/exit | 0.453 million * |
| National Rail - UK railway stations | |
| * based on sales of tickets in 2004/05 financial year which end or originate at Ryde Esplanade. Disclaimer (PDF) | |
Ryde Esplanade railway station serves the town of Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Located on the sea front by the town centre it is the principal station in the town. Ryde bus station is located on the railway station forecourt, forming the main bus/rail interchange on the Island. Also adjacent to the station is the Hovertravel hovercraft terminal, although at present the connection involves a footbridge over the railway. The complex is due to be rebuilt in 2007 to upgrade the facilities.
Ryde Esplanade is also the location of the principal ticket office and all lost property facilities on the Island Line network.
[edit] External links
- Train times and station information for Ryde Esplanade railway station from National Rail
- Street map and aerial photo of Ryde Esplanade railway station from Multimap.com
| Preceding station | National Rail | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryde St John's Road | Island Line | Ryde Pier Head | ||
| Portsmouth & Southsea via Hoverbus | Hovertravel Hovercraft | Terminus | ||
