Lesbury | |
|---|---|
 Remains of Lesbury railway station | |
| General information | |
| Location | Lesbury, Northumberland England |
| Coordinates | 55°24′23″N1°38′15″W / 55.4063°N 1.6375°W |
| Grid reference | NU230125 |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Newcastle and Berwick Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 1 July 1847 | Opened |
| 1 October 1850 | Closed |
Lesbury railway station served the village of Lesbury, Northumberland, England from 1847 to 1850 on the East Coast Main Line.
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| Preceding station | Historical railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alnmouth Line and station open | York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway East Coast Main Line | Longhoughton Line open, station closed | ||
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