Hayburn Wyke railway station was a

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on the

Scarborough & Whitby Railway The Scarborough & Whitby Railway was a railway line from Scarborough to Whitby in North Yorkshire, England. The line followed a difficult but scenic route along the North Yorkshire coast. The line opened in 1885 and closed in 1965 as part of ...

, 7 miles from Scarborough. It opened on 16 July 1885, and served the popular local beauty spot of Hayburn Wyke, and the Hayburn Wyke Hotel. The platform was originally on the ''up'' side of the line, but was moved to the ''down'' side on request of the

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. The station was rebuilt in 1893, and closed temporarily on 1 March 1917. Reopening took place on 2 May 1921 before final, permanent closure on 8 March 1965. From 1955 the station was reduced to an unstaffed halt. The former stationmaster's house dating back to 1892, which stands parallel to the former line, survives as a private residence.

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Hayburn Wyke station on navigable 1947 O. S. map
Disused railway stations in the Borough of Scarborough Former North Eastern Railway (UK) stations Beeching closures in England Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1885 Railway stations in Great Britain closed in 1917 Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1921 Railway stations in Great Britain closed in 1965 {{Yorkshire-Humber-railstation-stub