North Hayling station was a halt on the single track Hayling Island branch, most often used to load oysters caught by local fishermen, but also ornithologists and ramblers. The station, along with the line was closed, in 1963. The station was located on the west coast of Hayling Island, very close to the coast. The station was very basic, with a timber concourse and wooden shelter. The station has been demolished and a section of the trackbed is now a footpath.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langston | Southern Region of British Railways |
Hayling Island | ||
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