Howden railway station serves the town of Howden in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of the town in the hamlet of North Howden. The station is managed by Northern Rail, but is also served by First TransPennine Express and First Hull Trains.
The station was originally opened by the Hull and Selby Railway in 1840. In 1987 it was given Grade II listed building status.
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