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Location notes
A station more famous for its gardens, a winner in the best kept small station awards 2005, and many other awards over the years, Aberdour sits on the south Fife coast, a couple of miles away from Dalgety Bay.
Burntisland and Kirkcaldy are further up north, Dunfermline city centre being 15 minutes drive away.
Burntisland and Kirkcaldy are further up north, Dunfermline city centre being 15 minutes drive away.
Railway type and traffic
Located on the East Coast Main Line, passenger trains dominate the scene. First Scotrail 158s and 170s on expresses to Aberdeen (non stoppers), and local workings to Markinch and the fife circle (which do call). East Coast HSTs and Virgin Voyagers also pass through non stop.
Freight traffic is mainly made up of DB Schenker class 66s, hauling MGR HAA hoppers on coal workings to and from Longannet. Once the line from Stirling to Alloa and Longannet reopens, in 2007, these workings will be diverted.
Freight traffic is mainly made up of DB Schenker class 66s, hauling MGR HAA hoppers on coal workings to and from Longannet. Once the line from Stirling to Alloa and Longannet reopens, in 2007, these workings will be diverted.
Environment
Aberdour is a quiet and picturesque village. During the summer, it is a popular location for its beach. The castle (chargeable admission) is next to the station, and can be seen from the platforms. During the winter, the village is much quieter.
Aberdour is such a peaceful location, that you should be safe, even at night.
Avoid wearing football colours. Some pubs deny you access if you are.
Aberdour is such a peaceful location, that you should be safe, even at night.
Avoid wearing football colours. Some pubs deny you access if you are.
Road directions
The village of Aberdour is well signposted from Dalgety Bay. It is on the A921. From Kirkcaldy, follow signs for Burntisland, and once there, follow signs for Aberdour.
The railway station is visible from both directions.
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Aberdour Station map co-ordinates
The railway station is visible from both directions.
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Aberdour Station map co-ordinates
Parking
There is a car park at the station. There is an overflow car park just beyond. There are no problems parking here.
Public transport
The village is served by First Scotrail trains.
Only one bus route passes through here, Stagecoach Fife route 7, which operates every 30 minutes during the day, hourly evenings and Sundays.
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Only one bus route passes through here, Stagecoach Fife route 7, which operates every 30 minutes during the day, hourly evenings and Sundays.
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Amenities
The station toilets are only available to intending passengers, and even then, only when the ticket office is open (06:30 - 10:00 Mondays to Fridays, 08:00-10:30 Saturdays). Otherwise, you will need to be a pub or cafe customer.
There are plenty of amenities in the main street, which the station is located on. Dalgety Bay is a short bus ride away, and there are some more shops located there.
There are plenty of amenities in the main street, which the station is located on. Dalgety Bay is a short bus ride away, and there are some more shops located there.
Accommodation
Accommodation is limited in Aberdour, best contact tourist information. - www.visitscotland.com
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Aberdour Station
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Aberdour Station
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Aberdour Station
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Photographic notes
The view southbound is very restricted, due to a sharp bend, and also the presence of the bridge carrying the road above. The line speed through the station is 40mph, so be ready for trains.
You do get a longer shot looking northbound.
If you can, get some pictures of the gardens. It is the centrepiece of the station, even more so than the trains!
Incidentally, do watch for shadows from the station building canopy, located on the southbound platform.
You do get a longer shot looking northbound.
If you can, get some pictures of the gardens. It is the centrepiece of the station, even more so than the trains!
Incidentally, do watch for shadows from the station building canopy, located on the southbound platform.
General views - All photographs © Robert Clarke unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking west
The modern road bridge dates from 2004, replacing the original structure from 1876
Fig 2 - Looking west
Notice the tight curvature of the track
Fig 3 - Looking east
Notice to the left of the bridge stairs an old signalbox. Until 1960, there was a goods yard, controlled by the signalbox. The goods yard, infact, was disused from 1949, but remained until lifting in 1960
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This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavour to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass on either railway or private land. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
