Aberdovey railway station

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Aberdovey

Welsh: Aberdyfi
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General information
Location Aberdyfi, Gwynedd
Wales
Coordinates 52°32′40″N4°03′23″W / 52.54436°N 4.05638°W / 52.54436; -4.05638
Grid reference SN606960
Managed by Transport for Wales
Platforms1
Other information
Station codeAVY
Classification DfT category F2
History
Opened14 August 1867 (1867-08-14)
Passengers
2019/20Decrease2.svg 36,560
Towyn
Line and station open
  Cambrian Railways
Aberystwith and Welsh Coast Railway
  Penhelig
Line and station open

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