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Postcodes & Places
Nearest Railway Station by Postcode
Enter a full UK postcode to find nearby railway stations mapped in OpenStreetMap and their approximate straight-line distance.
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HOW IT WORKS
How the Nearest Railway Station by Postcode works
Search nearby rail stations
The server queries OpenStreetMap railway-station features near those coordinates.
View nearby results
See the nearest mapped station and other nearby station results with straight-line distances.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Does this include every National Rail station?
It uses OpenStreetMap mapping rather than an official National Rail timetable database, so coverage and naming depend on the open map data.
Is the distance a walking or driving distance?
No. It is straight-line distance from the postcode-centre coordinate to the mapped station coordinate.
Can Underground or light-rail stations appear?
The lookup filters obvious subway and light-rail station tags where possible, but open mapping classifications can vary.
Why might the lookup be temporarily unavailable?
The station search relies on a public OpenStreetMap Overpass service in addition to the postcode lookup.
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Source information
Calculation rules or data are based on OpenStreetMap / Overpass API (opens in a new tab) where applicable. Always check the linked official guidance for unusual or high-stakes circumstances.