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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Sleights
- Departure station
- Sleights station guide
- Address
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- Station Lane, Sleights YO22 5HR, UK
Operators serving Sleights
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Facilities at Sleights
- Basic Shelters
Parking & meeting your train
- No dedicated car park
Explore the area around Sleights
- Whitby Abbey
- North York Moors
About your departure station
Opened in 1835 by the Whitby & Pickering Railway, Sleights is one of England’s oldest stations.
Initially horse drawn, it transitioned to steam in 1847.
The line’s scenic route saved it from Beeching cuts.
Today, it serves hikers exploring the North York Moors, with Whitby Abbey nearby.
Northern Rail’s seasonal services highlight its tourist role, blending heritage rail with rural tranquility.
The station’s wooden platform evokes its early railway roots.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Sleights to Whitechapel?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Sleights and Whitechapel?
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