Royton | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Royton, Oldham England |
| Coordinates | 53°33′54″N 2°07′09″W / 53.56495°N 2.11924°W |
| Grid reference | SD921076 |
| Other information | |
| Status | Disused |
| History | |
| Original company | Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway |
| Post-grouping | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 21 March 1864 | Opened |
| 1916 | Closed |
| 1919 | Reopened |
| 18 April 1966 | Closed |
Royton railway station served the town of Royton, England. It opened on 21 March 1864, and was at the end of a short branch line from Royton Junction railway station on the Oldham Loop Line. Royton closed to goods services on 2 November 1964, and to passenger services on 16 April 1966.[1]