Clayton railway station, Melbourne
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| Station information | |
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| Code | CLA |
| Distance from Flinders St | 19.2 km |
| Line | Cranbourne, Pakenham |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Station status | Premium station |
| Station facilities, connecting transport and timetables |
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| Melway map of station | Link |
| Google map of station | Not available |
| Zone location | 2 |
Clayton is a railway station in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in the suburb of Clayton, on the Pakenham and Cranbourne railway lines. It is in Metcard Zone 2.
Clayton is classed as a Premium Station.
[edit] Location
The station is located at the eastern end of the Clayton Road level crossing. Shops are located near the station.
[edit] Facilities
The station consists of two side platforms. Platform 1 contains a large weatherboard building with an enclosed waiting room and a ticket office inside, while platform 2 contains a small weatherboard building. A large Metcard machine is located inside the waiting room, which is able to dispense most ticketing options available and also accept notes and coins. A small Metcard machine is located at the entrance to platform 2.
Both platforms can be accessed via Clayton Road.
[edit] History
Clayton station originally opened on Tuesday, 6th January 1880 as Claytons Road. It was later renamed to Clayton in 1891.
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| Previous Station | Caulfield → | | | → Dandenong | Next Station |
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