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- Butt, R. V. J. (October 1995). The Directory of Railway Stations: details every public and private passenger station, halt, platform and stopping place, past and present (1st ed.). Sparkford: Patrick Stephens Ltd. ISBN 978-1-85260-508-7. OCLC 60251199. OL 11956311M.
- Hume, John R. (1976). The Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, Vol. 1: The Lowlands and Borders. London: B. T. Batsford Ltd. ISBN 0-7134-3234-9.
| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilwinning Line and station open | Glasgow and South Western Railway Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway | Dalry Line and station open | ||
| Montgreenan Line and station closed | Glasgow and South Western Railway Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway | |||