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Ashley Down Station Opens - Making It Easier Than Ever for Bristol Rovers Fans to Get to the Mem!

  • Marc Lewis
  • Oct 20, 2025
  • 2 min read
Image: Ashley Down Station Grand Opening.
Image: Ashley Down Station Grand Opening.

Ashley Down Station in north Bristol opened for use on Saturday 28 September 2024 - but what does this mean for fan across Bristol?


The brand-new Ashley Down Station officially opened on Saturday 28th September 2024, reconnecting North Bristol to the rail network for the first time in almost 60 years - and it’s set to make matchdays at The Memorial Stadium easier than ever for fans across the region.


Working alongside the West of England Combined Authority, Bristol City Council, and Great Western Railway, the new station was built on the site of the original Ashley Down stop, which closed back in 1964.


Now, with direct trains running to Bristol Temple Meads in just 12 minutes, the new station provides a quicker, greener, and more convenient way for supporters to reach the home of the Gas. Whether travelling from South Bristol, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, or further afield via Filton Abbey Wood or Bristol Parkway, the addition of Ashley Down Station makes connecting to the Mem smoother than ever.


This project is part of a wider plan to transform rail travel across the West of England, giving over 80,000 more people access to train services.


Beyond improving transport links, the development has brought the community together. Local artist Andy Council has been commissioned to create a mural celebrating the area’s people, history, sporting heritage, and wildlife - with input from community groups, local councillors, Bristol Rovers FC, and Gloucestershire County Cricket Club.


With Ashley Down Station now open, travelling to Rovers games has never been easier. So next matchday, why not leave the car at home, hop on the train, and make the journey part of your Bristol Rovers experience?




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