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| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
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| Thornton Junction Line and station closed | Wemyss and Buckhaven Railway | Wemyss Castle Line and station closed |
Coordinates: 56°09′30″N3°06′27″W / 56.1584°N 3.1074°W
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