Insch railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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View from Insch railway station looking west towards Hill of Dunnideer (2004)
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| Location | Insch, Aberdeenshire Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57°20′15″N 2°37′00″W / 57.3374°N 2.6168°W |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Station code | INS |
| History | |
| Pre-grouping | Great North of Scotland Railway |
| Key dates | |
| 20 September 1854 | Opened |
| Traffic | |
| Passengers (2019/20) |  57,690 |
| Passengers (2020/21) | 11,038 |
| Passengers (2021/22) |  42,090 |
| Passengers (2022/23) | 52,348 |
| Passengers (2023/24) | 61,436 |
Insch railway station is a train station in the village of Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It helps people travel by train in the area. The station is managed by ScotRail. It is part of the Aberdeen to Inverness Line. This line connects the cities of Aberdeen and Inverness. Insch station is located between Inverurie and Huntly. It is about 27 miles (43 kilometers) from Aberdeen.
Station History
When Insch Station Opened
Insch railway station first opened a long time ago. It started operating on September 20, 1854. The station was built by a company called the Great North of Scotland Railway. It was an important stop on the route from Aberdeen to Keith.
Recent Upgrades to the Station
In 2019, the station received some important upgrades. The train platforms were made longer. They were extended to a length of 160 meters (about 525 feet). These improvements were part of a bigger project. This project aimed to make the entire Aberdeen to Inverness line better.
Station Facilities
What You Can Find at Insch Station
The station building at Insch is special. It is home to the Insch Connection Museum. This museum shares the history of the railway in Insch. It also tells stories about the local area.
Platforms and Access
Insch station has two platforms for trains. There is also a signal box and a level crossing at one end. Both platforms have waiting rooms. They also have benches where you can sit.
Help and Tickets
If you need help, there is a help point on Platform 2. On Platform 1, you will find a ticket machine. Platform 1 is also next to the car park. There are bike racks there too. Only Platform 1 has easy access without steps. To get to Platform 2, you need to use a footbridge.
Passenger Numbers
How Many People Use Insch Station
The number of passengers using Insch station changes each year. These numbers are counted from April to April. For example, in the year 2002–03, about 53,325 people used the station. The number grew steadily for many years. It reached a high of 122,404 passengers in 2014–15.
Recent Trends in Passenger Volume
More recently, passenger numbers have varied. In 2019–20, about 57,690 people used the station. During 2020–21, the number dropped to 11,038. This was likely due to global events. However, the numbers have been increasing again. In 2022–23, 52,348 passengers used the station. The latest available data shows that in 2023–24, the number increased to 61,436 passengers.
Train Services
Trains from Insch Station
Trains run regularly from Insch station. Usually, there is a train every two hours in both directions. There are also extra trains during busy times. Northbound trains go towards Inverness, passing through Elgin. Southbound trains go towards Aberdeen.
Daily Train Schedule
On weekdays and Saturdays, there are 12 trains going southbound to Aberdeen. There are 11 trains going northbound to Inverness. The first train to Aberdeen each weekday and Saturday continues further south. It goes all the way to Edinburgh Waverley. Another evening train continues to Stonehaven. On Sundays, there are five trains going in each direction.
| Preceding station |  National Rail |
Following station | ||
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| Inverurie | ScotRail Aberdeen to Inverness Line |
Huntly | ||
| Historical railways | ||||
| Buchanstone Line open; Station closed |
Great North of Scotland Railway GNoSR Main Line |
Wardhouse Line open; Station closed |
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External Links
- Train times and station information for Insch railway station from National Rail
- Insch Connection Museum
