Buckenham railway station
Buckenham railway station is on the Wherry Lines in the east of England, serving the village of Buckenham in Norfolk. It is 7 miles 62 chains (12.5 km) down the line from Norwich on the routes to Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth and is situated between Brundall and Cantley. Its three-letter station code is BUC.
Buckenham | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Location | Buckenham, Broadland England |
| Grid reference | TG350056 |
| Managed by | Greater Anglia |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Station code | BUC |
| Classification | DfT category F2 |
| History | |
| Original company | Yarmouth and Norwich Railway |
| Pre-grouping | Great Eastern Railway |
| Post-grouping | LNER |
| Key dates | |
| 1 May 1844 | Opened |
| Passengers | |
| 2018/19 | 216 |
| 2019/20 | 212 |
| 2020/21 | 98 |
| 2021/22 | 300 |
| 2022/23 | 354 |
| Notes | |
Passenger statistics from the Office of Rail and Road | |
The station was opened in 1844. Today it is managed by Greater Anglia. According to usage estimates, Buckenham is one of the least-used stations in the country, registering just 216 passenger entries/exits in 2018/19. A limited number of services stop at the station. The station buildings are currently used as a recording studio.
RSPB Buckenham Marshes is located next to the station, with RSPB Strumpshaw Fen a short walk away. Strumpshaw Hall Steam Museum is also located in the area.